Human Resources Specialist

About SCC

Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play – the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.

But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began over three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.

Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the Human Resources department by managing administrative HR functions while also contributing to the company’s recruitment efforts. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, processing HR documentation, coordinating onboarding and offboarding procedures, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations. Additionally, the HR Specialist will support the full-cycle recruitment process and training coordination. The HR Specialist is detail-oriented, data-driven, highly organized, and possesses strong communication skills to support both HR operations and talent acquisition initiatives. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining a positive employee experience while upholding HR best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Managers and Team Members regarding HR related questions and concerns.
• Coordinate HR or Safety training programs to improve skillsets, knowledge, and performance of Employees.

• Partners with Managers, SCC Staff and SCC Vendor Partners securing a positive onsite training experience.

• Assist in the development and documentation of HR practices, policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements.
• Talent acquisition responsibilities to included job postings, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews. Maintains all interview guides and candidate documents.
• Lead the offboarding process and conduct Team Member exit interviews and provide feedback to appropriate Managers.
• Coordinate and actively participate in initiatives that support retention, recognition, and workforce development aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage employee recognition programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and contributions.
• Collect, verify, and analyze data (i.e. recruitment, hiring, turnover ratios, etc.) creating reports for the Director of Human Resources.
• Creates, runs, and distributes ad-hoc HRIS reports, including but not limited to employee rosters, reporting relationships, and individual management requests as directed.
• Responsible for annual compliance reporting such as the EEO-4.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Understand principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

• Processes employee paperwork including data entry in HR software systems
• Monitor compliance requirements within established deadlines
• Maintain all SCC bulletin boards to ensure accurate and important information is communicated effectively.
• Responsible for maintaining template inventory of all HR forms and documents and ensure appropriate documents are available at designated locations across the facility.
• Assist the HR Generalist – Talent Acquisition and Development in achieving recruitment and development goals or programs.
• Assist the HR Generalist – Benefits and Leave in achieving benefits related goals or programs.
• Assist with projects or limited term assignments as directed by the Director of Human Resources

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear, sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years increasingly responsible human resources experience.
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification.

• Direct experience with confidential information and providing a high level of customer service.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Benefit Highlights:

• Pay: $77,968.80 - $100,395.00/year based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Leave benefits
• Vacation (12 days in first year)
• Paid holidays (11 set by SCC, 2 personal)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Subsidized transportation and parking benefits

Schedule: Typically, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work evenings/weekends dependent on event schedule.

Work Location: Seattle, WA 98101.

Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.

Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Notes on the Application Process

• This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately
• Only applications submitted directly to Seattle Convention Center’s jobs page will be considered; applications submitted via external websites / apps will not be received
• A current resumé may be submitted in lieu of filling out the attached Application for Employment only if it includes accurate dates – including month and year – of both previous employment and any relevant experience/education history.
• In the event your application is selected for interview, a hiring representative will reach out via your provided phone or email contact information. The final hiring process will involve employment reference checks and a criminal background check