[Hiring] Human Resources Specialist @Port of Tacoma

Role Description

The Human Resources Specialist provides confidential professional and administrative support across HR functions, with primary responsibility for:

• Assigned recruitment
• HRIS data administration
• Employee onboarding
• Benefits support
• Records management

The position serves as a key contact for employees, applicants, and external stakeholders, delivering efficient, customer-focused HR services. The HR Specialist also supports:

• Labor relations activities
• Public records requests
• Departmental administration
• Administrative support for the CHRO and HR team

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative human resources experience supporting department activities, including recruiting, HRIS data administration, and records management required.
• Experience in a public sector, unionized environment highly desirable.
• Human Resources certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate Port/NWSA vehicles, travel between work sites, attend off-site meetings and/or events, and perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment processes.
• Knowledge of HR records management and confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration practices.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and data in HR information systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to prepare reports, meeting notes, and business correspondence accurately and professionally.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate strong ethics and conduct themselves with integrity.

Benefits

• Commitment to providing a workplace that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment.
• Adherence to all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.