Human Resources Associate

Title: Human Resources Associate

Location: WA US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Fully remote

Job Description:

Inatai Foundation is a growing 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to working with communities to shift the balance of power to ensure racial justice and equity across Washington and beyond. We are hiring a Human Resources Associate to join our expanding team.

Cultivating a staff team that embodies the diverse experiences of Washington communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and multicultural individuals; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

To learn more about our work, our approaches, and our values, please visit our website.

Position Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Associate reports to the HR Director and assists with the daily operations of the HR department, including a range of administrative functions related to recruitment and hiring, operations, employee benefits, and employee requests. This role provides project coordination support for departmental priorities and helps ensure a positive employment experience for our team members.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Inatai is proud to be a statewide organization and we know there are talented leaders everywhere in our state. As we grow and learn, we know that we are better partners to the community and more strategic Grantmakers when we have team members rooted in place and bringing their lived and learned experiences to our work. We are prioritizing the following geographies to ensure we are fully living up to our commitments to geographic equity.

The Tri-Cities area, with a focus on our Pasco office

The Olympic Peninsula, with special attention to Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties

North Central Washington, with special attention to Douglas, Chelan, Okanogan, and Kittitas counties

North Eastern Washington, with special attention to Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln counties

In addition to these regions, we would like to give priority to Adams, Asotin, Cowlitz, Lewis, Mason, Skagit, Skamania, and Whitman counties.

We currently have offices in Seattle and Pasco. Team members connected to an office are expected to work in the office. Team members may be permitted - with supervisor approval - to work remotely up to two days per week. Periodic early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required, and statewide and regional travel should be expected.

Requirements

HR Administrative Support

• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions

• Make photocopies; mails, scans, and emails documents; and perform other clerical functions

• Prepare and maintain employee files.

• Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the Director and/or Manager HR.

• Assist with the administrative aspects of the recruitment and interview process

• Track candidate status in Workable and respond with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process

HR Operations

• Assist with new employee background checks

• Assist with processing of terminations

• Assist with the preparation of the performance review process

• Edits program policies and procedures documents as needed

HR / Benefits Analytics

• Assist HR Manager in obtaining statistics and information in the renewal process of health, life, and retirement plans

Benefits Operations

• Maintain employee benefits filling systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in the payroll system for payroll deductions.

• Verify the calculation of monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and cost

• Reconcile benefits statements

• Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and HR programs and recommend corrective action

• Assist the HR Manager with the distribution of required employee notices.

Benefits

In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $87,000. A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with indigenous or advanced language proficiency in more than one language that they utilize to advance the Foundation's work across Washington.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical/dental/vision coverage for employees and dependent children (and partial coverage for partners and spouses), a 10% retirement contribution, generous time off (29 days of flexible paid time off, five paid holidays, and a year-end office closure from December 25 to January 1), paid family and medical leave (12 to 18 weeks), a transit pass (where available), and support for ongoing professional development.?

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our online application portal. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Friday, June 6, 2025. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.

We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.