HR Assistant: Recruitment & Benefits Support

Knife River Corporation; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

PTO after 90 days

Holiday pay

Job summary

Knife River Montana is seeking an HR Assistant to support recruitment, employee inquiries, benefits communications, and recordkeeping. The role includes preparing orientation materials and assisting with special projects, while maintaining confidentiality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with employees and supervisors, use MS Office, and may back up other departments as needed. This position requires strong organization and communication skills and the ability to manage time

Qualifications

• 2–3 years working in an HR department.
• Excellent interaction skills with employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, tact, diplomacy and critical thinking when dealing with employees and the public.
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all areas of recruitment (posting, applications, tracking, hiring process, pre-employment testing, orientation).
• Provide assistance to employees and supervisors on policy and benefit questions.
• Coordinate distribution of benefits communications.
• Assist with research and analysis for special projects and reports.
• Interpret, apply, enforce and maintain company policies and procedures.
• Assist with benefit administration, recordkeeping, training initiatives, and benefits reporting.
• Custodian of departmental documents and records; copy and file documents and manage retention.
• Prepare new employee orientation materials and assist with orientation.
• Provide backup support to other departments as needed.
• Handle high volumes of work under tight timeframes; may require extended hours.
• Maintain safety and prevent unsafe actions and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Critical thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Knife River Montana is seeking an HR Assistant to support recruitment, employee inquiries, benefits communications, and recordkeeping. The role includes preparing orientation materials and assisting with special projects, while maintaining confidentiality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with employees and supervisors, use MS Office, and may back up other departments as needed. This position requires strong organization and communication skills and the ability to manage time