We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support HR systems, employee programs, and operational excellence in Kent, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will focus on improving HR technology performance, strengthening data accuracy, and delivering practical solutions that support benefits, compensation, recruiting, and broader HR operations. The role requires a strategic partner who can connect business needs with system capabilities, provide reliable reporting and analytics, and collaborate across HR, Payroll, IT, and leadership teams.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the setup, administration, and ongoing improvement of HR system modules related to benefits, compensation, recruiting, and core HR functions.
• Convert operational and business needs into effective system designs, configurations, and scalable technical solutions.
• Review HR workflows to identify process improvements, reduce manual effort, and introduce efficient automation where appropriate.
• Build and maintain forms, approval paths, business rules, and workflow structures that support compliant and consistent HR operations.
• Coordinate testing activities for upgrades, enhancements, and new functionality to confirm system performance and business readiness.
• Investigate system issues, resolve defects, and maintain strong data quality, integration performance, and overall platform reliability.
• Administer user permissions, complete routine system maintenance, and perform audits, validations, and large-scale data updates as needed.
• Produce reports, dashboards, and workforce insights that help leaders make informed decisions and monitor key HR metrics.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement HR technology solutions, support connected enterprise applications, and deliver user training and documentation.• Demonstrated experience in senior-level HR systems, HR operations, or HRIS administration roles, with strong exposure to Workday.
• Knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, compensation programs, recruiting support, and broader HR compliance practices.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, document findings, and translate needs into system configurations and process improvements.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support operational planning and leadership decision-making.
• Familiarity with system testing, data validation, audits, troubleshooting, and maintaining accuracy across integrated HR environments.
• Strong understanding of labor law considerations, HR policies, onboarding practices, terminations, and workers compensation processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across HR, Payroll, IT, and leadership teams.
• Background supporting HR technology platforms such as Workday and related enterprise systems, including user support and training.