HR/Payroll Coordinator (Entry-Level_Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply)

Join Cannon – Connecting the Future

At Cannon, our vision is simple: Connecting the Future. We do that by building strong teams, supporting our employees, and delivering work grounded in our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork.

About Cannon Companies

Cannon Companies is a nationwide utilities contractor specializing in Electrical, Telecommunications, and Power Infrastructure. Since 1985, our reputation and success have been built on a commitment to innovation, safety, and employee career growth. We strive to meet our customers' needs through efficient, high-quality project execution while remaining dedicated to environmentally responsible practices and continuous improvement across our organization.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR/Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Milton, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to launch a career in Human Resources and Payroll Operations.

This role provides hands-on experience in payroll compliance, HR coordination, employee engagement, and workforce support in a growing organization.

What You'll Do

Payroll & Certified Payroll Support

• Assist with certified payroll processing and compliance documentation
• Serve as backup support for payroll processing as needed
• Calculate and track fringe benefits
• Support payroll-related billing, including equipment entries
• Learn and work within compliance systems such as EMARS, LCP Tracker, and other HR/payroll platforms

Employee Records & Credential Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee documentation, including:
• Driver's licenses
• Certifications
• Medical DOT cards
• Support driver qualification files and compliance requirements
• Coordinate scheduling for DOT physical exams and other required appointments

HR Coordination & Recruiting Support

• Schedule interviews and assist with hiring logistics
• Support onboarding preparation and employee communication
• Coordinate employee badging/access requirements for job sites (JBLM, Comcast, etc.)

Employee Engagement & Reporting

• Support employee engagement initiatives that strengthen teamwork and culture
• Assist with quarterly company newsletters and internal communications
• Prepare monthly HR statistics and workforce reports
• Coordinate quarterly random drug testing programs

What We're Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• A recent college graduate or early-career professional
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and data
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems quickly
• Motivated, ambitious, and ready to grow in HR/payroll
• Aligned with Cannon's values of:
• Safety in everything we do
• Quality in our work
• Integrity in how we operate
• Teamwork in how we succeed together

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with professionalism

No payroll experience is required - Cannon is committed to training the right candidate with the drive to learn and grow.

Why Join Cannon?

At Cannon, you'll be part of a team that values people, supports development, and works together to Connect the Future. This is a great opportunity to start your career while gaining experience across payroll compliance, HR operations, reporting, and employee engagement.

Cannon Companies offers a full and robust benefits package for employees beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off accrued per hour worked
• Paid Holidays
• And more!

WORK HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM-4PM