Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to support a government organization in SeaTac, Washington through a Contract position. This role focuses heavily on leave administration while also providing day-to-day human resources support, compliance coordination, and employee assistance in a fully on-site environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of leave programs, can manage sensitive documentation with accuracy, and is comfortable helping staff navigate HR processes.
Responsibilities:
• Administer employee leave cases from intake through resolution, ensuring timelines, documentation, and follow-up activities are handled accurately.
• Oversee workers’ compensation and protected leave processes, including case tracking, record maintenance, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized HR files and paperwork, including reviewing historical employee records and supporting document control in a paper-heavy environment.
• Provide administrative HR support to leadership, including assistance with compliance-related tasks and routine personnel documentation.
• Respond to employee questions and direct staff to the appropriate department or resource for timely resolution.
• Support recruiting activities and general HR operations as needed, including occasional assistance across broader human resources functions.
• Monitor open and closed leave matters within the organization’s case management tools and keep records current and audit-ready.
• Assist with additional HR coverage needs during staff absences and contribute to continuity of service across the department.• Hands-on experience managing FMLA, family and medical leave, and related leave administration processes.
• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation cases, HR compliance practices, and employee documentation requirements.
• Prior human resources experience in a specialist or leave-focused role.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain accurate records in a detail-driven environment.
• Comfortable working fully on-site and handling both digital systems and paper-based personnel files.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to answer employee questions clearly and professionally.
• Experience in government or public sector settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with HR platforms such as leave management or applicant tracking systems is a plus.