Position Opening: 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. 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.
- 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.
- Chinook works with a vulnerable population, so all employee are 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 25 hours per week. Normal shift hours are 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday – Friday.
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.
