Qualifications
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Required Skills & Experience
Previous Human Resources, administrative, or office support experience
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong customer-service mindset and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Hiring
Post and manage job openings across recruitment platforms
Coordinate candidate interviews and scheduling
Participate in interview processes as needed
Conduct reference checks
Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
Onboarding & Offboarding
Prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, and benefits packets
Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities
Coordinate and conduct exit interviews
Complete termination paperwork and offboarding checklists
Human Resources Administration
Maintain employee personnel files and HR records
Update employee directories and contact information
Process employment verification requests and unemployment claims
Coordinate employee name tags, parking, and transit programs
Perform HR data entry, tracking, and reporting functions
Policy & Compliance
Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures
Assist with updates to the Employee Handbook and HR forms
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Help maintain accurate HR documentation and records
Our client, a respected nonprofit organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Assistant to join their Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR professional looking to build hands-on experience across all aspects of the employee lifecycle while contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Reporting directly to the People & Organizational Culture Director, this role provides administrative and operational support in recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, policy administration, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, customer-service oriented, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Staffing Solutions LLC is a locally owned legal, administrative, and professional staffing firm serving the Portland Metro area and Southwest Washington since 1996. Founded on the principle that the right hire requires specialized expertise, we provide direct hire, contract-to-hire, and temporary staffing services with a single point of contact and a full-cycle recruiting model that ensures faster, better-matched placements.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Legal Staffing (Temporary, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Hire)
Administrative & Professional Staffing
IT Staffing & Placement
Accounting & Finance Placement
Full-Cycle Recruiting & Candidate Screening
Workforce Solutions for Law Firms, In-House Counsel & Professional Organizations
SERVICES OFFERED
Legal Staffing
Legal Clerks & File Clerks
Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries & Support Staff
Legal Accounting Specialists
Paralegals & Litigation Paralegals
Associate & Lateral Attorneys (ATTORNEYS FOR ATTORNEYS®)
In-House Counsel
Administrative, Professional & IT Professionals
HR Professionals/Generalists
Receptionists & Administrative Assistants
Accounting & Finance Professionals
IT Support & Systems Professionals
DIFFERENTIATORS
Nearly 30 years of specialized regional market expertise
Full-cycle desk model: one point of contact from intake to placement
Deep relationships with local employers — access to roles not publicly posted
Focus on long-term placement outcomes and short-term fills