Office/HR Assistant

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Join our growing team today! Knife River has an excellent opportunity for an Office/HR Assistant!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm – this position will be expected to work from our Corporate office reception desk.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide first point of contact customer service for the Corporate office, answer the main telephone, screen calls, greet office visitors and employees, and respond to general customer questions.
• Support the general administrative needs of the Human Resources Department and other internal departments (company mailers, copying, filing, data entry, etc.) as needed.
• Provide logistical planning, coordination and support for departmental and General/Corporate office meetings and events.
• Provide General and Corporate office support including mail, supplies, equipment, pool vehicles and maintenance coordination.
• Assist with maintaining the office card access program.
• Work independently and within a team on special projects. May act as a project coordinator disseminating information and organizing company-wide events.
• Provide assistance for research and analysis for the coordination of special projects and reports.
• Provide support to the HR department on HR related tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Provide backup support to other departments as needed.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of office/clerical support experience.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new software programs (Smartsheets, UKG, etc.).
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and possess a high level of self-motivation in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills in person and virtually.
• Superior organizational skills required and the ability to follow directions.
• Strong sense of urgency, proven attention to detail and comfortable working and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle information of a confidential nature.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with a cleaning driving record. This position may require overnight travel to different locations around the region.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506