Entry Level Hris Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location : Shoreline College, WA
Job Type: Administrative Exempt
Job Number: HRSSYSAN26
Department: Human Resources & Employee Relations Office
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Position Summary
Date of First Consideration: 8/16/2026
Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience
Welcome! Learn More AND
The Human Resource (HR) Office welcomes your application to this HR Information System Analyst role which
serves as a technical and functional leader, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, Operations, and Technology to ensure HR systems are scalable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
As a core component of the College's structure, HR is responsible for the administration of recruitment/selection, compensation/benefits, performance management, employee/labor relations, training and development, and employment law compliance.
Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Lead ctcLink (PeopleSoft) operational support for Human Capital Management (HCM) and Faculty Workload (FWL) work units; serve as the point person for internal/external partners for assigned pillars.
• Design scalable HRIS solutions across modules (reporting, onboarding, compensation, workflows, integrations).
• Lead HRIS initiatives and enhancements, owning timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Build dashboards and advanced reporting for HR leadership and business partners, performing trend analysis across retention, compensation, and workforce metrics.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations and reporting structures with evaluation of impacts across payroll, compliance, and integrations.
• Ensure data accuracy through audits and reconciliation.
• Provides production support, resolves system problems, writes queries and reports, and assists the work units in setting operational practices and disseminating system information.
• Collect/download and provide data for various internal and external reporting and projects.
• Partner with internal and external teams on system integrations and enhancements.
• Prepare and administer the Payroll budget, including staffing recommendations and operational requirements within allocated funding.
• Coordinate training, communication of end-user documentation. Provides documentation as needed on software features.
• Manage and supervise staff; recruit, train, coach and assure performance, building an effective team that is responsive to the needs of the College.
• Comply with collective bargaining agreements and College policies and procedures; resolve issues ensuring mutual respect and tolerance for varying points of view.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation and support audit readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned (of a similar nature or level).

Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two (2) years of experience working within a Human Resources Department
• Three (3) years of experience in a technical and/or functional role providing business analysis and/or systems support for a college administrative information system and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other complex information system

Knowledge Of:

• Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• ctcLink and other systems or program applicable to Payroll/Benefits
• Database systems such as HP 3000, ctcLink, etc, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic math and computations used to calculate and reconcile payroll and benefits
• Managerial theories/principles, including the principles and practices of effective supervision
• Systems analysis, SQL or other coding language, and basic HTML programming
• Project management tools and best practices

Skill In:

• Contributing to equity and inclusion by fostering a climate of global competency and multicultural understanding
• Effectively disseminating complex information to non-technical subject matter experts
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Time management and managing competing priorities in the development of unit activities
• Accuracy with attention to detail while managing multiple partners and deadlines
• Maintaining progress on tasks without direct supervision
• Effective oral and written communication, as well as active listening
• Keeping current with and applying information/technology from a variety of resources
• Demonstrating value and openness toward diverse points of view
• Effectively building positive working relationships and collaboration with a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators across a range of disciplines and offices

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Conditions of Employment
Physical Work Environment:
The College provides services both online and in-person. Administrators are assigned to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs. If authorized for limited remote work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. This position also works weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.
Terms Of Employment/Salary:

• This is a full-time administrative/exempt annually contracted position
• Initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education/experience.
• Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Required Materials
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application and supplemental question
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
• Current resume
• Official transcript required upon hire

Please Note:

• Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders)

Other Conditions:
Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .
In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Shoreline College does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.
Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
*See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information
Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance
Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance
Life Insurance overview:

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

• Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
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