HR Specialist in SeaTac, Washington

Location

SeaTac, Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$38 – $41/hr

Company

Robert Half

We 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.