Job Details

Salary : $64,571.28 - $82,411.20 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00056
Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/6/2026 9:00 AM Pacific

Description
This opportunity is open to current employees of Snohomish County Central Human Resources department.
BASIC FUNCTION

To perform a variety of support functions in the service of the Human Resources department while actively contributing to an inclusive and cooperative team environment.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assist human resource staff in administering a variety of human resource functions; independently perform a variety of human resource duties in assigned functional areas.
2. Enter employee information into payroll system and employee database; retrieve information from Human Resources Information System (HRIS); process and validate record changes, actions, and employee related paperwork; proof and correct work entered.
3. Professionally and respectfully respond to inquiries and provide timely, reliable, and accurate information about organizational and other human resource rules, policies, regulations or procedures; receive and verify requests from employees or members of the public.
4. Process, review, ensure the accuracy and completeness of, compile and/or maintain human resource data, documents, and files;
5. Enter and/or retrieve data and create spreadsheets from HRIS or other computerized recordkeeping systems; research inaccuracies; initiate corrective measures as necessary; and escalate as needed.
6. Compile data and prepare reports, statistics and statistical summaries, narrative summaries or graphic representations of data under supervision.
7. Provide organizational and administrative support to long term, ongoing projects and/or assignments which require specialized knowledge and understanding of technical details within an assigned department.
8. Develop and implement internal office procedures; recommend changes in procedures or rules to facilitate effectiveness;
9. Schedule meetings, trainings, and other human resources events; coordinate departmental activities and provide required assistance.
10. Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, payroll, accounting and finance records and reports along with any other records, reports and/or information deemed to be sensitive in nature.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of general office experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given for experience in Human Resources.
Professional Human Resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, PHR, IPMA-CP, or specialty certification related to assigned functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• standard office practices and procedures;
• computerized applications, such as HRIS, Microsoft Office and other related systems and software;
• records processing and filing.

Ability to:

• work professionally and respectfully with diverse groups of individuals (internal and external), elected officials, and the general public
• communicate in writing and verbally to a diverse group of individuals in a clear, concise and logical manner
• work collaboratively in a team environment
• actively participate and contribute to team discussions and goals
• proactively use independent judgement to research and resolve problems in accordance with established rules, policies, regulations or procedures; recognize the need to ask for additional help when needed
• prioritize and appropriately schedule assignments or tasks to meet established deadlines
• provide attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• review the accuracy of records and data, exercise decision making authority and initiate corrective action within established guidelines
• learn and explain complex practices and procedures
• independently learn and utilize new technologies

SUPERVISION
Employees in this classification receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned. Work is reviewed to ensure timely completion and accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed remotely and in an office environment and may include field trips to outlying areas. This is a high volume, time sensitive position with a Monday through Friday schedule. Approval of vacation leave requests is dependent upon payroll deadline schedule.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently an employee of Snohomish County Central Human Resources Department?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the choice that best reflects your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

04

How many years of office experience do you have?

• No experience to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years to less than five years
• Five years or more

05

Please select your level of experience working with PDF documents.

• No Experience
• Limited: Rarely used
• Beginner: Able to open, move, rename, save, and download PDF documents
• Intermediate: In addition to beginner skills, edit/markup files, combine/delete pages from files, add electronic signatures
• Advanced: In addition to intermediate skills, create/edit fillable forms and documents, compress/covert files, redact and create searchable documents, etc

06

Please select your level of experience with Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheet Software

• No Experience
• Limited: Rarely used
• Beginner: Able to perform data entry, create, open, and save documents; cut, copy, paste and delete data; format cells and rows/columns
• Intermediate: In addition to beginner skills, able to set print area, insert header/footer, create use and update basic formulas (Sum, average, percentage), sort and filter data, convert documents to PDF.
• Advanced: In addition to intermediate skills, create charts & pivot tables, create if-then statements and other conditional queries; link data from multiple documents

07

If applicable, please describe your experience in Human Resources or Payroll, include any experience you have in handling confidential materials such as confidential materials such as employee records, payroll data, healthcare benefits, leave applications, etc.
Required Question