Job Description

Position Title: HR Coordinator

Position Description: Protingent is seeking a detail-oriented HR Coordinator for a contract-to-hire opportunity located in Kirkland, WA.

Job Description: This role is foundational to our client's HR Operations team, focusing on high-volume administrative support, record maintenance, and ensuring a seamless experience for our workforce. This is an on-site position requiring a presence in the office five days per week.

Job Responsibilities:

Administrative Support: Maintain accurate employee files and perform data entry to update records within the HRIS.
Onboarding Coordination: Prepare new hire paperwork, schedule background checks and drug screens, and coordinate orientation schedules.
Recruiting Assistance: Post job openings, screen resumes, and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Employee Inquiries: Serve as the first point of contact for basic HR-related questions regarding policy interpretation and benefits information.
New Hire Processing: Partner with IT and Payroll to ensure efficient processing of new hires into necessary systems.
Compliance: Assist in maintaining labor law compliance by auditing employee files and ensuring labor law posters are up to date.
Event Planning: Help organize department/company events, recognition programs, and employee initiatives.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Typically possesses an Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience; relevant certification (aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP) is a plus.
Experience: Demonstrates familiarity with HR functions, typically requiring 2+ years of direct experience.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with HRIS/ATS platforms.
Organization: Strong ability to manage administrative tasks and prioritize a varied workload effectively.
Communication: Able to clearly articulate information verbally and in writing to employees and stakeholders.
Integrity: Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel matters.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire.
Location: Kirkland, WA (On-site 5 days per week).
Pay Rate Range: $28.00 – $30.00/hr (DOE)
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm (4-9's).
Friday: 7:00 am – 11:00 am (1-4).
Employment Contingency: An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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