HR Assistant Opportunity in Shelton, Washington - Join Robert Half

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for human resources and administrative excellence? Robert Half is partnering with a leading organization in Shelton, Washington, to find a talented HR Assistant for a temporary role that offers the exciting potential to transition into a permanent position. This is your chance to play a vital role in supporting HR processes, ensuring compliance with credentialing and licensing standards, and contributing to smooth business operations in a dynamic healthcare environment.

As an HR Assistant, you'll be the backbone of the team's administrative functions, handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality while supporting new hires, safety initiatives, and interdepartmental communications. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest city of Shelton, Washington, this position offers a supportive workplace just minutes from stunning natural landscapes, including Olympic National Park. With Robert Half's backing, you'll enjoy competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility of a temp-to-perm arrangement.

About the Role

This HR Assistant position is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and excel at multitasking. Reporting to the HR supervisor, you'll manage a diverse set of responsibilities that directly impact staff compliance, onboarding, and office efficiency. The role emphasizes precision in tracking medical credentials, licenses, and certifications—critical for healthcare operations. You'll also handle day-to-day admin tasks, safety coordination, and special projects, making you an indispensable team member. Temporary with perm potential means stability and career advancement in Shelton, WA's growing job market.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will be varied and rewarding:

• Maintain absolute confidentiality when managing sensitive personnel files and information.
• Proactively track, audit, and monitor staff medical credentials, licenses, and training certifications to ensure full compliance.
• Handle essential administrative duties such as data entry, correspondence, filing, and ordering office supplies and snacks.
• Streamline new hire processes by tracking paperwork, leading orientations, distributing handbooks, ensuring I-9 compliance, and coordinating badges, equipment, and system access.
• Act as a key liaison between HR and clerical staff, fostering seamless communication.
• Organize and clean supervisor notes for accurate personnel files.
• Coordinate inter- and intra-departmental communications, answer phones, and route inquiries efficiently.
• Lead safety initiatives: schedule meetings, maintain binders, conduct trainings and drills, and update staff on protocols.
• Prepare professional agendas, meeting minutes, and correspondence for departmental projects.
• Support special projects, serve as backup receptionist, assist other admins, and manage office maintenance requests.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, bring these qualifications to the table:

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in HR administration, credentialing, or office support.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR software a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interdepartmental liaison work.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Experience with safety compliance, onboarding, or I-9 processes highly desirable.
• Reliable, proactive attitude with flexibility for special projects.
• Local to Shelton, WA, or willing to relocate; valid driver's license preferred for occasional errands.

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Why Join Us

Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled benefits and career support. Earn $22/hour with weekly pay, gaining hands-on experience in a reputable Shelton organization. This temp role opens doors to permanent employment, professional networking, and skill-building through our exclusive training programs. Enjoy a collaborative culture, work-life balance in scenic Washington state, and the prestige of Robert Half on your resume. Stand out in the competitive HR job market—apply today for HR Assistant careers in Shelton, WA. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. Contact Robert Half now to launch your HR journey!