Payroll Specialist / HR Coord

(Job Description)

An Aerospace manufacturing company located in Seattle, WA is currently looking to hire a Payroll Specialist / HR Coordinator. The client is looking for a professional who thrives as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is an adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated problem-solver who enjoys working with a small administrative team and wearing multiple hats when needed. The candidate will work directly with the Controller as well as the HR Manager. This position allows room for growth and is a great opportunity for administrative professionals seeking to gain experience and knowledge in the career fields of accounting and human resources.

Applicants must be located in WA for consideration, as this opportunity is 100% onsite in Seattle, WA)

Pay - $25 / hr. - $33 / hr. (Depending on relevant qualifications)

Location - Seattle, WA (100% Onsite)

Schedule – Standard Morning Shift Monday - Friday (40 Hours a Week)

Contract Duration – 6 Months Contract To Hire Guaranteed

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(Summary of Key Responsibilities)

(Human Resources - 30%)

Assists in performing routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Assists in the administration of health and welfare plans and payroll to ensure accurate processing and record-keeping.

Assists with the coordination, planning, and implementation of company events.

(Payroll - 70%)

Assists with accounting books and records.

Assists with the weekly payroll of 100 employees.

Assists with the coordination and support of ad hoc projects as assigned.

(Qualification Requirements)

2+ years of Payroll processing experience.

Comfortability handling payroll of 100+ employees.

HR experience (bonus).

Infor VISUAL or other ERP (bonus).

Exceptional personality and comfortability handling new hires for orientation, site tours, meetings, etc.

Excellent attention to detail.

Critical thinking skills.

Ability to prioritise assigned tasks.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

Experience with Microsoft Suite.

(Employee Value Proposition)

Strong growth opportunity.

Great work culture.

Will involve other fun responsibilities in the future, regarding being part of the safety committee and supporting with newsletters.

Free parking onsite.

On-site one-step interview.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.