Alaska HR Specialist: Onboarding, Recruiting & Records

Northern Star Resources Limited; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited’s Pogo Mine operation seeks an HR Specialist to provide recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration support in Fairbanks, AK. You will coordinate pre-employment requirements and maintain accurate records while collaborating with hiring managers, HR, Payroll, IT, and Security.

The role requires confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams. A valid driver’s license and background check will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or related education preferred.
• At least 1 year of HR Assistant/Coordinator experience.
• Experience in recruitment coordination, onboarding, HR administration, or similar role.
• Experience handling sensitive records with confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS/ATS and document management preferred.
• Ability to learn and apply company recruitment, onboarding, documentation, and records management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, including pre-employment checks, orientation, documentation, system setup, and follow-ups.
• Support recruitment through job postings, screening, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and coordinator duties.
• Prepare Employee Agreements, verifications, and HR correspondence using templates and approved processes.
• Ensure HR documents are accurate and submitted on time per policies.
• Maintain ATS/HRIS records and protect confidential information.
• Coordinate onboarding with Payroll, IT, Security, and department managers.
• Maintain recruitment materials, onboarding resources, and controlled documents.
• Track recruitment/onboarding metrics for reporting and audits.
• Audit HR records, resolve discrepancies, and escalate issues.

Skills

High school diploma/ GED

HR experience

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

HRIS/ATS experience

Confidential handling

Microsoft Office

ADP or HR system

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Background checks

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

ADP HR system

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited’s Pogo Mine operation seeks an HR Specialist to provide recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration support in Fairbanks, AK. You will coordinate pre-employment requirements and maintain accurate records while collaborating with hiring managers, HR, Payroll, IT, and Security.

The role requires confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams. A valid driver’s license and background check will be required.