HR Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary)

Anschutz Exploration Corporation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Anschutz Exploration Corporation is seeking a part-time, temporary HR support to assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and HR administration. This role is ideal for a current student, recent graduate, or early-career professional seeking hands-on HR experience in the oil and gas industry.

Hybrid schedule, about 20 hours per week, through November 2026 to July 2027, with Paylocity tasks, onboarding, newsletters, and data entry.

Qualifications

• Interest in HR; related coursework or prior HR or administrative experience is helpful.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook and Excel, and learning new systems and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, ask questions, and work independently with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the monthly employee newsletter.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding from offer acceptance through the first week, including Paylocity tasks and email communications. The HR Manager will conduct in-person orientation.
• Track completion of required policies, forms, employment eligibility documentation, and benefit enrollment.
• Update employee and staffing information in Paylocity; assist with timesheet administration and labor allocation and general ledger reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly random drug screening logistics and employee notifications.
• Assist with employee leave paperwork and communications.
• Compile and validate data for annual compensation survey.
• As time allows, assist with updating job descriptions and uploading them to Paylocity.

Skills

Interest in HR

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook,Excel

Independent with guidance

Education

HR or administrative coursework

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Part-Time HR Support

Schedule: Average of 20 hours per week (hybrid with flexible hours)
Anticipated duration: November 2026–July 2027 (could be extended)

Anschutz Exploration Corporation is seeking part-time, temporary HR support to assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and HR administration. This opportunity is well suited for a current student, recent graduate, or early-career professional interested in gaining hands‑on HR experience in the oil and gas industry.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the monthly employee newsletter.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding from offer acceptance through the first week, including Paylocity tasks and email communications. The HR Manager will conduct in-person orientation.
• Track completion of required policies, forms, employment eligibility documentation, and benefit enrollment.
• Update employee and staffing information in Paylocity; assist with timesheet administration and labor allocation and general ledger reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly random drug screening logistics and employee notifications.
• Assist with employee leave paperwork and communications.
• Compile and validate data for annual compensation survey.
• As time allows, assist with updating job descriptions and uploading them to Paylocity.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Interest in HR; related coursework or prior HR or administrative experience is helpful.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook and Excel, and learning new systems and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, ask questions, and work independently with guidance.

This is a great opportunity to share your HR expertise or build on your experience in a part‑time role. Whether you’re returning to the workforce after a career break or looking for a schedule that complements other commitments, we encourage you to apply.