Legislative Administrative Specialist - Front Office

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, SD, is hiring for a permanent full-time Administrative Specialist. You will join the Operations team, handling front-office duties, payroll processing, travel reimbursements, and meeting support for legislative committees.

You must demonstrate discretion, nonpartisanship, and ability to meet tight deadlines during sessions. Ideal candidates bring administrative experience, strong computer skills, and the capacity to learn state payroll systems while

Qualifications

• Applicants should have previous administrative and secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of payroll systems is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized systems.
• Clear written and oral communication with legislators and the public.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and long hours during the session.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for front office traffic and calls.
• Compose, edit, and distribute letters, minutes, forms, and journals.
• Process payroll, travel, and per diem reimbursements.
• Support legislative committee meetings with agendas and minutes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Payroll knowledge

Office software

Tools

TKS

MSAS

FSAS

Job description

The Legislative Research Council in Pierre, SD, is hiring for a permanent full-time Administrative Specialist. You will join the Operations team, handling front-office duties, payroll processing, travel reimbursements, and meeting support for legislative committees.

You must demonstrate discretion, nonpartisanship, and ability to meet tight deadlines during sessions. Ideal candidates bring administrative experience, strong computer skills, and the capacity to learn state payroll systems while