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Vaco LLC
HR Administrator - WA
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What they do
A Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports an organization or company's HR department by performing personnel-related administrative tasks. Maintains HR records by entering new hires, transfers, terminations, employee changes, salary increases. Assists employees with benefit information and new employee setup. Schedules and tracks weekly overtime and internal staff events.
$54,913 / year median in Washington
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Human Resources Administrator serves as the backbone of the company's HR data infrastructure, supporting policies, processes, procedures, and employee lifecycle administration. This position owns the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of employee data while supporting HR operations, compliance initiatives, reporting, and employee engagement activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable handling confidential information, and enjoys working in both collaborative and independent environments. This individual should be proactive, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Key Responsibilities HRIS & Employee Data Management Maintain accurate employee records within ADP Workforce Now and/or related HRIS platforms Process new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations Manage employee data updates while ensuring compliance with internal approval workflows Audit HRIS records regularly to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity Troubleshoot and resolve data synchronization issues between HR, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping systems Reporting & Compliance Generate and maintain HR reports, metrics, and employee transaction data Support compliance initiatives including I-9 administration, EEO reporting, and general HR recordkeeping Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and validating employee records Ensure adherence to data privacy, confidentiality, and record retention requirements HR Operations Support Maintain HR knowledge resources including forms, templates, and standard communications Support open enrollment, compensation cycles, and other annual HR programs Assist employees and managers with HRIS access, system navigation, and data correction requests Participate in system testing, upgrades, and process documentation as new ADP functionality is implemented Employee Experience & Engagement Support employee engagement activities and internal events Assist with site-level HR initiatives and employee communications Provide exceptional customer service to employees and leaders Take initiative on projects and continuously seek process improvements Required Qualifications High school diploma 2+ years of HR-related experience Experience supporting HR compliance activities Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail Working knowledge of: Onboarding Offboarding Employee status changes Compensation changes Advanced Excel skills including: