HR Administrative Assistant

Salary Range: $25.00 To $26.00 Hourly About Us: Guardian Security was founded in 1976 and has been serving Washington State residents with life and property protection ever since. We are proud to be celebrating 50 years in business! We are locally owned and operated, with four offices located in Yakima, Tacoma, Bellingham, and in the SODO district of Seattle. To learn more about us, visit https://www.guardiansecurity.com/ Kindness – Growth Mindset – Technical Excellence – Safety – Predictable Success – Customer Heroes Position Summary: Guardian Security's People & Culture team is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support across several key HR functions. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Human Resources while gaining exposure to payroll, benefits administration, employee communications, reporting, and training coordination. Pay: $25-$26 per hour Work Location: Hybrid (4 days remote, one day required in office at our SODO Seattle location) Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM with a one-hour unpaid lunch OR 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (approximately 32.5 hours per week) Additional hours may be available, up to 40 hours per week, to provide coverage during team member absences and PTO, particularly during November and December Core Duties: Serve as backup support for payroll processing and related administrative tasks Monitor and provide coverage for the HR inbox, responding to employee inquiries and routing requests as needed Provide administrative and reporting support within ADP Prepare and distribute the company's weekly newsletter and safety bulletins Coordinate employee training activities and track training completion Provide administrative support for employee benefits programs and related documentation Support the People & Culture team with additional administrative projects and tasks as needed This list is not exhaustive. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned as needed. Key Competencies: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Professional, positive, and customer-service-oriented approach Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines Comfortable learning and utilizing HR systems and technology Embodiment of our Core Values: Kindness, Safety, Customer Hero, Technical Excellence, Predictable Success, and Growth Mindset Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Previous administrative, office support, customer service, or HR-related experience preferred Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP is a plus, but not required Benefits: Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) that builds with tenure Sick Time (PSST) 401(k) with company match after 1 year Life Insurance premiums paid for by Guardian AD&D insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development opportunities Work Environment: This job is primarily sedentary and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, and monitors. Close vision and distance vision are necessary. Employees may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.