HR Specialist Temporary

Company Background

Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis Washington Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities . Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the worlds largest producer of wood fence boards specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber Altas zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips sawdust mulch and biofuel.

Position Summary:

Alta Forest Products is seeking a dependable detail-oriented HR Specialist to support the Corporate Human Resources team in Chehalis temporarily during a leave of absence and while the department completes several HR related projects. This full-time temporary position will assist with payroll benefits administration HR documentation employee support office coordination and related administrative functions.

The ideal candidate has prior experience supporting human resources functions and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy confidentiality follow-through and initiative matter. This is a good opportunity for someone who has a solid HR administrative foundation and wants to broaden their experience in payroll benefits employee support and corporate HR support within a corporate HR environment. This assignment is anticipated to run for a minimum of 3-6 months.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 4:30 (some flexibility with prior arrangement)
• $26.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits Eligibility: This temporary position is not eligible for Alta Forest Products regular full-time employee benefit package unless the position is extended converted or otherwise becomes benefit-eligible under plan terms. The position may be eligible for legally required benefits including Washington Paid Sick Leave in accordance with applicable law.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support payroll administration by assisting with employee records payroll-related documentation timekeeping follow-up data entry and routine payroll file maintenance.
• Assist with benefits administration including employee enrollment support benefit change documentation eligibility tracking invoice review and follow-up with employees or vendors as directed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records files forms lists and HR-related documentation.
• Assist with onboarding activities including new hire paperwork collection of required documents employee communications and coordination with hiring managers.
• Respond to routine employee questions and route payroll benefits policy or employee relations matters to the appropriate HR team member.
• Prepare scan file and organize HR payroll and benefits records with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with internal communications employee announcements reports spreadsheets forms and process documentation.
• Track follow-up items deadlines document requests and pending tasks to ensure work is completed timely.
• Support special projects data cleanup efforts audits spreadsheet maintenance and system transition activities.
• Greet employees visitors and vendors and provide professional support to the corporate office as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Support payroll administration by assisting with employee records payroll-related documentation timekeeping follow-up data entry and routine payroll file maintenance.
• Assist with benefits administration including employee enrollment support benefit change documentation eligibility tracking invoice review and follow-up with employees or vendors as directed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records files forms lists and HR-related documentation.
• Assist with onboarding activities including new hire paperwork collection of required documents employee communications and coordination with hiring managers.
• Respond to routine employee questions and route payroll benefits policy or employee relations matters to the appropriate HR team member.
• Prepare scan file and organize HR payroll and benefits records with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with internal communications employee announcements reports spreadsheets forms and process documentation.
• Track follow-up items deadlines document requests and pending tasks to ensure work is completed timely.
• Support special projects data cleanup efforts audits spreadsheet maintenance and system transition activities.
• Greet employees visitors and vendors and provide professional support to the corporate office as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience supporting payroll benefits HR employee records or similar administrative processes required.
• Experience using HRIS payroll benefits or timekeeping systems preferred.
• Two or more years of administrative office support payroll benefits HR or related experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word and Excel with the ability to use spreadsheets for data entry sorting filtering tracking and basic review.
• Strong attention to detail data accuracy filing recordkeeping and document management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion professionalism and sound judgment.
• Strong follow-through initiative and ownership of assigned tasks with the ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and stay organized in a busy office environment.
• Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn ask questions and jump in where needed.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with employees leaders vendors and visitors.
• Ability to identify when issues need to be escalated to HR leadership.
• Regular reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening including a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of computers keyboards telephones and office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend reach and file documents as needed.

Alta Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Small company big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned consistent with the roles overall objectives.