ALASKA HR COORDINATOR

Nabors; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors in Anchorage, AK is seeking an HR Coordinator to support day-to-day Human Resources operations. This role focuses on executing core HR processes such as recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, and compliance tracking.

The HR Coordinator will work closely with teams to ensure timely HR activities and maintain accurate employee records. Qualifications include an Associate's degree or some college, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of HR, administrative, or coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR inquiries.
• Coordinate recruiting activities including interview scheduling.
• Maintain employee records and personnel files in accordance with requirements.
• Support employee benefits enrollment and qualifying life event processing.
• Assist with payroll inquiries and coordinate issue resolution.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's degree or some college required; Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred

Job description

Job Description

The HR Coordinator supports day-to-day Human Resources operations for Nabors Alaska Drilling and serves as a key administrative and coordination resource for field and corporate employees. This role focuses on executing core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, and compliance tracking.

The HR Coordinator works closely with field leadership, operations, recruiting, payroll, and corporate HR teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of HR activities. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and plays an important role in supporting remote field operations, employee logistics, and workforce administration across the Alaska Division.

Location: Anchorage, AK (On-Site)

Travel: Periodic travel to North Slope operations may be required (quarterly or as needed).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or some college required; Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred
• 0-2 years of HR, administrative, or coordination experience preferred (internship experience acceptable)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and follow-through

Preferred

• Experience supporting field-based or operational workforces
• Exposure to HRIS or payroll systems
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, or similar industries

• Must meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing and background check
• Must maintain a valid driver's license eligible for travel within Alaska, including periodic North Slope travel

Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR inquiries (payroll, benefits, policies, employment documentation)
• Route complex or sensitive issues to HR leadership as appropriate
• Maintain employee records and personnel files in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure HR documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

Recruiting & Onboarding Coordination

• Coordinate recruiting activities including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pre-employment steps
• Support new hire onboarding by tracking requirements, scheduling onboarding activities, and ensuring completion of required documentation
• Partner with Recruiting and HR to facilitate a smooth hiring and onboarding process

Field Operations Support

• Coordinate workforce logistics for field employees, including travel, rotations, and scheduling updates
• Track and support completion of medical clearances, drug testing, fit-for-duty requirements, and compliance screenings
• Assist with coordination between field leadership, HR, and operations teams

Payroll & Data Support

• Assist with payroll inquiries and coordinate issue resolution with payroll teams
• Support payroll processing activities such as timesheet validation, adjustments, and exception tracking
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems and trackers

Benefits Administration

• Support employee benefits enrollment and qualifying life event processing
• Coordinate documentation required for benefits updates and changes
• Direct employees to appropriate benefits resources as needed

Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance with company policies and employment regulations (FLSA, FMLA, etc.) by maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Assist with HR audits and document requests
• Track completion of required HR and compliance activities

Employee Lifecycle Coordination

• Support employee status changes including promotions, transfers, and separations
• Coordinate offboarding activities, including documentation and system updates

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Maintain HR trackers, reports, and data related to workforce activity and onboarding progress
• Support HR projects and process improvements led by HR leadership
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

About Us

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.