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Human Resources Coordinator

Aston Carter, Portland, OR, United States


Job Title
Human Resources Coordinator

Location
Portland, Oregon, on-site

Job Summary
The Human Resources Coordinator supports a range of HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, HRIS maintenance, compliance, and employee support. This role helps ensure accurate payroll and employee data, supports onboarding and HR projects, and serves as a key point of contact for HR and office-related questions. It is a strong fit for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time in coordination with payroll, benefits, and broker partners

Review time records, pay adjustments, and deductions for accuracy

Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations

Respond to employee questions about payroll and benefits in a professional and timely manner

Coordinate benefit audits and support open enrollment activities

Maintain accurate payroll and benefits data in the HRIS

Reconcile payroll transactions to journal entries and the general ledger

Verify payroll-related accounting records and resolve discrepancies

Partner with Finance to align payroll reporting and financial records

Maintain employee records and support HRIS updates and data accuracy

Analyze HR data for trends, compliance needs, and process improvement opportunities

Prepare reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making

Help ensure HR practices comply with employment laws and internal policies

Maintain documentation for audits, reporting, and legal compliance

Monitor employment law updates and support policy changes as needed

Support HR projects, including process improvements and policy updates

Track project timelines and deliverables

Coordinate employee communications and onboarding logistics

Serve as a point of contact for general HR and office-related inquiries

Prepare and maintain employment records related to hiring, transfers, and promotions

Provide backup support for other HR functions during planned and unplanned absences

Qualifications
Required

1 to 4 years of related administrative or human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience with human resources support, benefits administration, or payroll-related work

Strong Microsoft Office skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to maintain confidential information

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build working relationships and collaborate effectively

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a high-volume office environment

Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree

Experience with Paylocity

Experience with payroll reconciliation, journal entries, or monthly payroll processes

Experience supporting onboarding

Experience working in a lab, scientific, or manufacturing environment

Experience with HRIS data maintenance, reporting, or analytics

Work Environment or Schedule

100 percent on-site role

Typical working hours are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Team members generally arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Includes an unpaid 30-minute lunch break

Office environment with frequent interruptions and a high-volume workload

Additional Information

Contract-to-hire opportunity

Initial assignment length is 6 months

BG check required

Opportunity for growth into a benefits-focused or broader HR role over time

This role is part of a collaborative HR team and supports a growing organization

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 – $28.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland, OR.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.

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