Human Resources Leave & Administrative Specialist

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Development opportunities

Job security

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited in Alaska is seeking a Human Resources Leave & Administrative Specialist to join the HR team supporting the Pogo operation. The role will manage leave processes, maintain confidential records, and assist with onboarding, payroll, and enrollment activities.

Based in Fairbanks, you will work a 5/2 schedule with occasional travel to the Pogo mine site, offering job security, a competitive package, and opportunities for growth within a financially solid mining company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field is a plus.
• At least 1 year of administrative, HR support, or HR coordinator experience.
• Experience with FMLA, Workers' Compensation, or HR systems is helpful but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ADP or similar HR system.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee leave, including FMLA and Workers' Comp.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Enter and update employee data in ADP and HR systems.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and enrollment activities.
• Prepare reports and assist with HR invoices and payroll paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Team player

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

ADP or HRIS system

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world class projected located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions in Australia and North American. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mind lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC is looking for a Human Resources Leave & Administrative Specialist to join our Human Resources (HR) Team and support our Pogo operation in Alaska.

What we offer:

• Vibrant hub of activity with the ability to be part of a successful and productive team.
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent renumeration package with bonuses, insurances, 401(K) and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people.

What's the role?

• The Human Resources Leave & Administrative Specialist reports to the Human Resources Manager, and the primary role will be responsible for supporting the HR Team in performing administrative and HR Functions within the Human Resources Department.

Duties:

• Help coordinate employee leave, including FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and other Company leave programs.
• Track leave dates, required paperwork, return-to-work documentation, and follow-up items.
• Communicate with employees about routine leave paperwork and next steps.
• Keep employee, leave, and personnel records accurate, organized, and confidential.
• Enter and update employee information in ADP and other HR systems.
• Help employees complete HR forms and navigate routine HR systems and processes.
• Support Workers' Compensation documentation and recordkeeping.
• Assist the HR team with onboarding, offboarding, transfers, and employee changes.
• Provide administrative support for benefits and annual enrollment activities.
• Prepare basic reports, spreadsheets, trackers, and employee documentation.
• Review and process routine HR invoices and paperwork.
• Follow up with employees, managers, payroll, and other departments when information or documentation is needed.
• Support HR projects, recruiting events, career fairs, and employee activities as needed.
• Recognize when an employee question or concern needs to be escalated to an HR Advisor or HR Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with employee, medical, leave, and personnel information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
• At least 1 year of administrative, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or similar experience.
• Experience with FMLA, Workers' Compensation, HR systems, or the mining/resources industry is helpful, but not required.
• Previous HR, leave, payroll, or employee recordkeeping experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Suite, primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using ADP or a similar Human Resources (HR) system is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask questions or escalit an issue.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and post-offer physical.

The Details:

This is a full-time position located in the Fairbanks office, working 5 days on, 2 days off (Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM), with occasional travel to the Pogo mine site or other locations as needed. The successful candidate must live in the Fairbanks North Star Borough area.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.