Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

MDU Resources; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MDU Resources in Bismarck, ND seeks an administrative assistant to support the Regulated HR department under direct supervision. You will serve as the front desk contact, greet visitors, answer calls and route questions while handling filing and document preparation.

Key duties include maintaining paper and electronic files, coordinating meetings and events, and providing general HR office support. On-site role requires safety focus and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience providing administrative support.
• Working knowledge of office procedures and software.
• Two-year degree in a business or office related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide first point of contact customer service for HR, front desk, answer phone calls, greet office visitors and respond to questions.
• Support the general administrative needs of the HR Department and other internal departments.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems, assuring compliance with retention schedules.
• Provide logistical planning, coordination and support for departmental and General/Corporate office meetings and events.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Office software

Customer service

Education

Two-year degree in business or office related discipline

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs administrative and clerical activities for the Regulated HR department. Serves as a first point of contact for the Corporate office's front desk, providing customer service for internal and external customers, responding to general questions and directing customers to the appropriate staff. Responsible for document preparation, file maintenance, training and meeting coordination, General and Corporate office support and a variety of self-contained HR functional support responsibilities. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a working knowledge of office procedures and software at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in a business or office related discipline and
• Two years' experience providing administrative support.

Other Requirements

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• This position is located on-site in Bismarck, ND.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Human Resources work experience or post-secondary education.
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide first point of contact customer service for Human Resources department, front desk, answer phone calls, greet office visitors, employees, respond to general customer questions.
• Support the general administrative needs of the Human Resources Department and other internal departments.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems, assuring compliance with retention schedules.
• Provide logistical planning, coordination and support for departmental and General/Corporate office meetings and events.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Deadline to Apply: September 27, 2026

Offers typically made between $22.29 - $27.87 per hour

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