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Human Resources (HR) Assistant Robert Half - 3.9 Tukwila, WA Job Details Temporary | Contract $25 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Productivity software Full Job Description We are looking for a dependable Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR and administrative operations for a branch in Tukwila, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who communicates professionally, works well without close supervision, and can manage a high volume of employee and candidate interactions in a fast-paced environment. The role will play a key part in hiring coordination, onboarding, and employee support while helping maintain organized and accurate HR records on site.

Responsibilities:

Support candidates from initial application through hiring by answering questions, coordinating next steps, and ensuring a smooth recruitment experience. Maintain recruiting activity and applicant information in the tracking system while keeping records current, complete, and accurate. Work closely with branch leadership to assist with candidate screening, interview coordination, and preparation of hiring decisions and offers. Organize onboarding activities for new employees, including orientation scheduling, pre-employment processing, and learning enrollment. Coordinate background investigations, drug testing, fingerprinting, and other employment screening requirements prior to start dates. Manage employee files and HR documentation such as I-9 forms, tax forms, payment elections, status updates, and verification requests. Help administer offboarding tasks, including termination paperwork and support related unemployment claim follow-up. Track compliance items such as licensing, required training, driver eligibility, workers' compensation matters, safety activities, and other HR-related obligations. Assist with employee engagement efforts, recognition activities, surveys, branch events, walk-in support, uniform coordination, invoices, and general administrative needs. Use HR and administrative tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Calendly, DynaFile, BrassRing, HireRight, and E-Screen to support branch operations and data integrity. At least 2 years of experience in human resources, onboarding, recruiting support, or HR administration within a fast-moving work environment. High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in Human Resources or a related field is preferred. Experience handling onboarding documents, pre-employment screening, employee records, and compliance-related HR processes. Familiarity with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems, including maintaining accurate candidate and employee data. Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, applicants, clients, and branch leadership. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, with the ability to manage schedules, documents, and spreadsheets efficiently. High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities independently. Ability and willingness to work onsite Monday through Friday in Tukwila, Washington. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .