Human Resources Assistant - FT

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT is seeking an HR Assistant to provide administrative support to the HR department, assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and maintaining employee records and benefits administration. The role requires HR compliance, good organizational and communication skills, discretion, and a customer-service mindset.

Occasional overtime may be required. Be part of a community-focused hospital dedicated to quality care and a positive workplace culture on the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in HR, hospital, or office procedures is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR department.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and benefits administration.
• Support HR compliance and respond to employee inquiries.
• Help foster a positive workplace culture; occasional overtime may be needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The HR Assistant will provide administrative support to the HR department, ensuring efficient operations and excellent service to employees. This role assists with recruitment, onboarding, Formal Orientation, employee record maintenance, benefits administration, and HR compliance. The HR Assistant serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and helps foster a positive workplace culture through timely and accurate support. To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and communications skills, sound judgment and discretion, a passion for delivering outstanding internal service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative office setting. This position does require occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school graduate. Previous experience in HR, hospital and/or office procedures.
• Computer skills, knowledge of general office practices; experience with HR systems or employee relations is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Can type minimum of 45 words per minute.
• Strong customer service skills and desire to work with and help people of all diversities.
• Able to make sound decisions and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.