Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Human Resources & Corporate Compliance Manager
Date: March 5, 2026

Description of Company:
Chinook Enterprises is a non-profit organization that 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.

About the Position:
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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of…

• 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.

Position Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 employees 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.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move 20-30 pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department onsite. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, squat or crouch.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely indoors in an office type setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is generally low.

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.

View the Job Announcement: https://chinookenterprises.org/position-opening-human-resources-specialist-ii/

Complete the application process on our website, or click HERE to download the application and email it to us, along with your Cover Letter and Resume, at jobs@chinookenterprises.org