HR Assistant Jobs in Washington

A HR Assistant, or Human Resources Assistant, plays a crucial role in the human resources industry by providing support to HR professionals in completing administrative tasks related to the hiring, onboarding, benefit administration and employee records maintenance processes. They often act as the liaison between HR management and employees, providing information and help with HR-related issues. HR Assistants also handle tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining HR databases, and assisting with recruitment and staffing logistics. They may also assist in payroll preparation and manage employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Essential skills for a HR Assistant include excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They should be detail-oriented, have good time-management skills, and be proficient with MS Office Suite and HR software, like HRIS or HRMS. Although not always required, a HR Certification, such as aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources), can be beneficial for career advancement. Before becoming a HR Assistant, a person may hold roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or Recruitment Coordinator.

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HR Administrative Assistant

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 2 days ago

HR & Front Office AssistantLocation: Kirkland, WASchedule: Full-time, Monday--Friday (Some weekends as needed)Compensation: Hourly (DOE) + Growth Potential**Who We Are:**At Aequita Pharmacy, we're...

Hr Assistant

  • Elma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Elma, WA
  • 2 days ago

enrollment activities; provides maintains leave of absence documents and records....

Human Resource Assistant (Bilingual)

  • Everett, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 4 days ago

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Bilingual Human Resource Assistant for a company in Everett. This is a fulltime, permanent position offer day shift hours Monday - Friday. Successful...

HR Assistant - Labor Relations

  • Pullman, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pullman, WA
  • 5 days ago

As the HR Assistant within the HRS Labor Relations team, you will play an integral part in supporting the day to day functions of Labor Relations for the WSU system....

HR Assistant

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 6 days ago

HR Assistant Job #: req32880 Organization: World Bank Sector: Human Resources Grade: GC Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required...

Human Resources Secretary II

  • Port Angeles, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Angeles, WA
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - Level II - 260 days Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Lincoln Center Date Available: 06/02/2025 Closing Date: 05/04/2025    Attachment(s):...

HR Assistant

  • Spokane, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 9 days ago

Position: HR Assistant The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operations of the FRHC HR department....

Human Resources Assistant

  • Randle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Randle, WA
  • 9 days ago

## Company SummaryHampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and...

Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division) Location: Remote or Hybrid (Preference for candidates in the Pacific Time ZoneCalifornia, Oregon, or Washington);...

Human Resources Assistant - Randle

  • Randle, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Randle, WA
  • 13 days ago

Company Summary Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and...

HR Administrative Assistant

  • Spokane, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 19 days ago

Assisting in and partnering with the HR Talent Acquisition Coordinator with scheduling pre-onboarding with new hires and entering employee details into the Human Resources Information System....

Human Resources Assistant

  • WA
  • 23 days ago
  • WA
  • 23 days ago

Proactively communicate possible employee relations issues to the HR team. Perform routine filing activities....

Human Resources Assistant

  • Westport, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Westport, WA
  • 24 days ago

Proactively communicate possible employee relations issues to the HR team. Perform routine filing activities....

Recruiting Assistant

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 25 days ago

The Recruiting Assistant is responsible for helping put people to work, helping them get ahead, and connecting their skills to clients. The assistant will provide support in the full cycle...

HR/Administrative Assistant -98109

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

HR/Administrative Assistant Location: Seattle,WA Rate: $28/hr- $30/hr Company Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. Retirement plan TRIDENT MISSION TRIDENT is a company of dedicated...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for HR Assistant Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

HR Assistants in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
High School or GED
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Assistants in Washington
1-2 years
34.0%
Less than 1 year
30.9%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
5.5%
6-8 years
2.7%
10+ years
1.4%



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