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People & Culture Assistant at Permobil in Pasco, WA
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Job Description
People & Culture Assistant (Contract)
Permobil has a position open for a People & Culture Assistant (Contract)
Pay Range: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Shift: 1st
Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, onsite 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contract Duration: Approximately 3–4 months (anticipated through end of February)
Location: Pasco, WA
Build what’s next at Permobil.
Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.
We are entering our next phase of growth by:
Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.
Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.
Join us in shaping the future of mobility.
Your Role in Our Mission
- The
People & Culture Assistant provides administrative and operational support
to the People & Culture team across the Americas region. This role helps
ensure accurate, timely, and confidential administration of employee lifecycle
processes, including onboarding, employee changes, recordkeeping, benefits
support, training coordination, and responses to routine employee inquiries.
- The position maintains People
& Culture systems and employee records, supports payroll and reporting
activities, and coordinates site and corporate People & Culture initiatives
and events. The People & Culture Assistant serves as a professional,
service-oriented point of contact for employees, managers, external vendors,
and the broader People & Culture team while applying sound judgment and
maintaining confidentiality.
Provide administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the People and Culture team, including administrative support for employee onboarding procedures, terminations, employee changes, maintaining employee files and P&C/People systems administration
Oversee administration of new hire setup and employee changes within ADP and generate reports, as needed
Assist with the onsite coordination of new hire orientations and employee training
Assist with coordination of all background checks, mandated training, and benefits enrollments/inquires.
Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal and state regulations
Respond to employee HR inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Provide support for all site-related and Corporate People and Culture team projects and initiatives
Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
May be assigned to act as administrator of the temporary agency employee program for their site.
Perform other administrative duties as needed to support the site People and Culture Business Partner and the Americas Team
Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership
Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree, or Bachelor’s degree in HR Management preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of job-related experience; preferably in a People and Culture Department with multi-site locations.
Basic knowledge of P&C practices.
HRIS systems experience; with emphasis on data entry and maintenance of electronic employee records.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Exercises sound judgment in responding to P&C inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level.
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.
Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong problem-solving mindset.
Physical Requirements
Ability to
remain in a stationary position, seated or standing, for extended periods
while performing administrative and computer-based work.
Ability to
operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copier, and other standard office
equipment.
Ability to
communicate clearly and effectively with employees, managers, vendors, and
team members in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.
Ability to
move throughout the office, training, and event spaces as needed to
support onboarding, employee meetings, training, and site events.
Ability to
occasionally lift, carry, and move office supplies, files, or event
materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to maintain regular
and reliable attendance and work within established schedules, including
occasional schedule flexibility to support employee events or business needs.
Pay Transparency
The expected pay range for this role is $21.00-$25.00 per hour. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.
This is a temporary/contract role and is not eligible for Permobil’s full‑time employee benefits package.
Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information."
Additional Details
Apply via our career site today! For more information about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Caitlyn Mayhew, Talent Acquisition Specialist at caitlyn.mayhew@permobil.com or by faxing 1-888-686-4559. Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner at zach.blaisdell@permobil.com or by faxing 1-866-686-4559.
About Permobil
Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we’ve been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.
Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.
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