Do I need to be in Seattle to work with AlzaHR?

No. AlzaHR is based in the Seattle area, so local clients can meet in person whenever it helps. Most day-to-day work happens through your private client portal, email and scheduled calls.

Is this fractional HR or outsourced HR?

It's an HR partnership. Like fractional or outsourced HR, you get senior HR expertise without a full-time hire. The difference is that one experienced HR leader stays with you, learns your people and business, and keeps everything moving through a shared portal.

Do you know Washington employment law?

Yes. We work with Washington employers on the state and local rules above, and we keep policies, offer letters and handbooks current as those rules change. For legal opinions we coordinate with your employment counsel.

HR partnership in Seattle

Your HR team in Seattle, without the full-time hire.

Seattle's tech and service companies hire in a competitive market with some of the most employee-friendly rules in the country. We help you build HR that attracts great people and keeps you compliant.

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Washington HR

What's different about HR in Seattle

Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave

Employers report wages and collect premiums for the state's paid leave program, and employees can take paid family and medical leave from day one of eligibility.

Pay ranges in job postings

Washington requires a wage scale or salary range and a description of benefits in job postings.

Limits on noncompetes

Noncompetes are only enforceable above an annually adjusted pay threshold, and they come with notice requirements. Old offer letter templates are often out of date.

Seattle city ordinances

Seattle has its own minimum wage, paid sick and safe time, and scheduling rules for certain large employers, on top of state law.

A general overview, not legal advice. Rules change, and we keep your policies current as they do.

What your HR partnership includes

One senior HR leader who knows your company
Handbooks, policies and compliance
Recruiting and video candidate screening
Onboarding, offer letters and e-signature
Benefits design with broker savings
Employee relations and investigations
Manager coaching and performance programs
A private client portal for approvals and updates

Leaving a PEO? See how we handle PEO exits. Wondering how this compares to fractional HR? Here's the difference.

Common questions

Do I need to be in Seattle to work with AlzaHR?: No. AlzaHR is based in the Seattle area, so local clients can meet in person whenever it helps. Most day-to-day work happens through your private client portal, email and scheduled calls.
Is this fractional HR or outsourced HR?: It's an HR partnership. Like fractional or outsourced HR, you get senior HR expertise without a full-time hire. The difference is that one experienced HR leader stays with you, learns your people and business, and keeps everything moving through a shared portal.
Do you know Washington employment law?: Yes. We work with Washington employers on the state and local rules above, and we keep policies, offer letters and handbooks current as those rules change. For legal opinions we coordinate with your employment counsel.

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