People Operations Specialist Jobs in Washington
People Operations Specialist jobs in Washington are open across Seattle, Olympia, and Aberdeen and other Washington metros, with employers like State of Washington, Amazon, and MultiCare Health System hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
The Human Resources Specialist serves as a key support partner to the HR Manager and plays an active role in executing strategic and operational HR initiatives. This position is designed as a developmental role with the intent of preparing the successful candidate for advancement into an HR Generalist position. The HR Specialist will gain progressive responsibility across employee relations, compliance, training and development, workers’ compensation administration, H-2A workforce support, policy management, and organizational development.
H2-A Program Support
Assist the HR Manager with H-2A program administration and compliance. Support preparation and maintenance of H-2A contracts, employee documentation, and regulatory records. Coordinate onboarding activities for H-2A workers. Track contract dates, housing requirements, transportation arrangements, and compliance deadlines. Maintain accurate records to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations.
HR Administration
Assist in the development, review, and updating of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures. Ensure HR documentation remains compliant with changing employment laws and regulations. Help communicate policy updates to employees and management. Support implementation and training related to company policies.
Safety, Workers Compensation, and Claims management
Coordinate workers' compensation claims from initial report through resolution. Maintain claim documentation and communication with insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and employees. Track injury reports, return-to-work programs, and claim status updates. Assist with safety and injury prevention initiatives.
Leadership Training and Organizational Development
Coordinate leadership training programs for supervisors and managers. Assist with development of training materials, presentations, and learning resources. Track training completion and maintain records. Support employee engagement and leadership development initiatives.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of administrative HR, or business support experience.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred
Prior Human Resources experience
H-2A familiarity
Spanish/ English Bilingual
Workers' compensation experience
HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR).
Summary
The Human Resources Specialist serves as a key support partner to the HR Manager and plays an active role in executing strategic and operational HR initiatives. This position is designed as a developmental role with the intent of preparing the successful candidate for advancement into an HR Generalist position. The HR Specialist will gain progressive responsibility across employee relations, compliance, training and development, workers’ compensation administration, H-2A workforce support, policy management, and organizational development.
H2-A Program Support
Assist the HR Manager with H-2A program administration and compliance. Support preparation and maintenance of H-2A contracts, employee documentation, and regulatory records. Coordinate onboarding activities for H-2A workers. Track contract dates, housing requirements, transportation arrangements, and compliance deadlines. Maintain accurate records to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations.
HR Administration
Assist in the development, review, and updating of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures. Ensure HR documentation remains compliant with changing employment laws and regulations. Help communicate policy updates to employees and management. Support implementation and training related to company policies.
Safety, Workers Compensation, and Claims management
Coordinate workers' compensation claims from initial report through resolution. Maintain claim documentation and communication with insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and employees. Track injury reports, return-to-work programs, and claim status updates. Assist with safety and injury prevention initiatives.
Leadership Training and Organizational Development
Coordinate leadership training programs for supervisors and managers. Assist with development of training materials, presentations, and learning resources. Track training completion and maintain records. Support employee engagement and leadership development initiatives.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of administrative HR, or business support experience.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred
Prior Human Resources experience
H-2A familiarity
Spanish/ English Bilingual
Workers' compensation experience
HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR).
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
People Operations Specialist Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of Washington16
- Amazon5
- MultiCare Health System2
- TikTok2
- University Of Washington2
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector16
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Insurance2
- Technology & Software2
- Agriculture & Farming1
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Washington.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or ADP
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and workplace policy
- Proficiency in managing benefits administration and open enrollment cycles
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and employee communications
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level and senior positions
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many people operations specialist jobs are there in Washington?
There are 37+ people operations specialist openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Seattle, Olympia, and Aberdeen. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
How much do people operations specialists make in Washington?
People operations specialists in Washington earn a median of about $84,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,030 for the lowest 10% to over $136,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Washington cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?
Seattle, Olympia, and Aberdeen have the most people operations specialist openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Washington?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Washington include State of Washington, Amazon, and MultiCare Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 24% of people operations specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for people operations specialist jobs in Washington?
You can apply to people operations specialist jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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