Human Resources Specialist II (Part-Time)

Human Resources Specialist II

Want a career that makes a difference in your community?

Chinook Enterprises is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative Human Resources Specialist II to support recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee support functions while advancing our mission of inclusion and community participation.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.

OUR GOAL

To help people live more productive and fulfilling lives by striving to gain competitive employment as well as inclusion in the community.

OUR ACTION

We demonstrate a positive environment to work, train, and provide service to our customers regardless of culture, age, gender, abilities, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, genetic information, socioeconomic status, and language of origin. We prioritize diversity education for our staff and stakeholders and regularly assess our employee, customer, and stakeholder demographics to improve our effectiveness.

TO APPLY

We are committed to adding voices to our team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), military veterans and spouses, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ identifying individuals, and those with work gaps to apply and help us in our vision to realize a community that celebrates inclusion and diversity through innovative leadership and partnerships.

To learn more about us, the position and to apply, please visit https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook

Download our application and submit it with your Cover Letter and Resume through our website. Or apply in person at: Chinook Enterprises, 2026 Laventure Rd. Mt Vernon, WA 98273

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Specialist II works under the direction of the Human Resources & Corporate Compliance Manager and supports multiple HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, records management, and compliance tracking. The role provides employee-facing support on policies and procedures, maintains accurate personnel records and leave tracking, and assists with departmental projects using HR information systems. A small portion of this role supports grant writing and reporting. Work is performed within established policies and procedures, with routine matters handled independently and non‑routine issues escalated for review and approval.

QUALIFICATIONS

For full job description with qualifications, please visit our website at https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and applicant communication.
• Assist in updating and maintaining recruitment procedures.
• Maintain and update personnel files.
• Process and track background checks, MVRs, LEIE screenings, and vehicle insurance documentation.
• Assist with annual document audits.
• Reconcile and process monthly medical bills.
• Assist with HRIS updates.
• Responsible for furnishing information from such files to authorized persons.
• Support Wellness Program activities.
• Maintains records of employment activity and assists in administration of employment training.
• Fields employee inquiries regarding benefits or other policy matters.
• Assists HR Manager in routine departmental tasks.
• Produce proposals, grants, grant reporting, and year end appeal letters in partnership with Marketing Specialist and E.D.
• Assist with development and maintenance of key performance indicators of individual giving strategies (including number of donor touchpoints, number of prospects, proposals/grants submitted, gift amount, follow up reports required) etc.
• Attends monthly Fundraising Committee meetings, monthly Events Committee meetings, and support events execution to meet public support revenue goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

· Understanding of HR practices and compliance.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Proficient with HRIS/ADP, Microsoft Office Suite or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.

· Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Education & Experience

Education

• Associates degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, Administration or related experience required.
• A combination of experience and education may be substituted for these requirements.

Certificates

• Required Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable.
• Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
• Must have, or obtain, a CPR certificate within six months of employment or current certification upon hire.

Other

This is a part-time position, totaling 32 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary: $30.89 – 36.94 DOE

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, including full coverage on medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching retirement, 10 paid holidays, 160 hours of paid vacation, paid sick leave, an optional vision benefit that is available at a low cost, voluntary life insurance, dependent care FSA, tuition reimbursement program, quarterly incorporate massage and company provided mental fitness app Nivati. We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.

Pay: $30.89 - $36.94 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using ADP or other HRIS systems?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Required)
• Grant Writing: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $37