Human Resources (HR) Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day people operations in Redmond, Washington. This Contract position will help maintain accurate payroll and employee records while contributing to a positive and well-organized employee experience. The role also supports hiring coordination, onboarding and separation activities, and benefits-related administration. Success in this position requires strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with HR systems and internal stakeholders.Responsibilities:• Administer payroll activities with a high level of accuracy, verifying employee data, pay-related updates, and supporting timely processing.• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding tasks, including documentation, scheduling, system updates, and communication with key partners.• Review and reconcile benefits information to help ensure deductions, enrollments, and records align correctly.• Assist with recruiting support by scheduling interviews, confirming appointments, maintaining candidate records, and communicating professionally with applicants.• Maintain organized departmental records and HR documentation in accordance with company procedures and data privacy standards.• Enter and update employee information within HRIS platforms, including Paylocity, to keep personnel data current and reliable.• Respond to employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and general HR processes with a courteous and service-oriented approach.• Support administrative HR projects and process improvements, including activities tied to payroll or HR system updates when needed.