People & Culture Assistant

Permobil, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Permobil, Inc. is seeking a People & Culture Assistant (Contract) in Pasco, WA. The role supports onboarding, records management, benefits enrollment, and training coordination for the Americas region. It requires strong organization, discretion with confidential data, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. The onsite, 40-hour workweek runs for 3–4 months.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the People & Culture team and efficient handling of inquiries and employee records.

Qualifications

• Supports onboarding procedures, employee changes and recordkeeping.
• Assists with benefits enrollment and HR-related inquiries.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for onboarding and terminations.
• Maintain employee files and HR systems administration.
• Coordinate background checks and mandated trainings.

Skills

Administrative support

HR coordination

Onboarding

Recordkeeping

Benefits enrollment

Training coordination

Discretion with confidential data

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's preferred in HR

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

People & Culture Assistant (Contract)

Permobil has a position open for a People & Culture Assistant (Contract)

• Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

• Shift: 1st

• Schedule: Fulltime, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, onsite 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• Contract Duration: Approximately 3-4 months (anticipated through end of February)

• Location: Pasco, WA

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Build what's next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives-helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation

• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system

• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• ThePeople & Culture Assistant provides administrative and operational supportto the People & Culture team across the Americas region. This role helpsensure accurate, timely, and confidential administration of employee lifecycleprocesses, including onboarding, employee changes, recordkeeping, benefitssupport, training coordination, and responses to routine employee inquiries.
  

• The position maintains People& Culture systems and employee records, supports payroll and reportingactivities, and coordinates site and corporate People & Culture initiativesand events. The People & Culture Assistant serves as a professional,service-oriented point of contact for employees, managers, external vendors,and the broader People & Culture team while applying sound judgment andmaintaining confidentiality.

• Provide administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the People and Culture team, including administrative support for employee onboarding procedures, terminations, employee changes, maintaining employee files and P&C/People systems administration
  

• Oversee administration of new hire setup and employee changes within ADP and generate reports, as needed
  

• Assist with the onsite coordination of new hire orientations and employee training
  

• Assist with coordination of all background checks, mandated training, and benefits enrollments/inquires.
  

• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal and state regulations
  

• Respond to employee HR inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  

• Provide support for all site-related and Corporate People and Culture team projects and initiatives
  

• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
  

• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
  

• May be assigned to act as administrator of the temporary agency employee program for their site.
  

• Perform other administrative duties as needed to support the site People and Culture Business Partner and the Americas Team

• Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership

• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree, or Bachelor's degree in HR Management preferred.
  

• Minimum 1-2 years of job-related experience; preferably in a People and Culture Department with multi-site locations.
  

• Basic knowledge of P&C practices.
  

• HRIS systems experience; with emphasis on data entry and maintenance of electronic employee records.
  

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  

• Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
  

• Exercises sound judgment in responding to P&C inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level.
  

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
  

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.
  

• Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
  

• Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Strong problem‑solving mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability toremain in a stationary position, seated or standing, for extended periodswhile performing administrative and computer-based work.
  
• Ability tooperate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copier, and other standard officeequipment.
  
• Ability tocommunicate clearly and effectively with employees, managers, vendors, andteam members in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.
  
• Ability tomove throughout the office, training, and event spaces as needed tosupport onboarding, employee meetings, training, and site events.
  
• Ability tooccasionally lift, carry, and move office supplies, files, or eventmaterials weighing up to 20 pounds.
  
• Ability to maintain regularand reliable attendance and work within established schedules, includingoccasional schedule flexibility to support employee events or business needs.

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Pay Transparency

The expected pay range for this role is $21.00-$25.00 per hour. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

This is a temporary/contract role and is not eligible for Permobil's fulltime employee benefits package.

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Additional Details

For more information about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Caitlyn Mayhew, Talent Acquisition Specialist at or by faxing . Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner at or by faxing .

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we've been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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