Human Resources Assistant

Job Description - Human Resources Assistant ()Position Title : At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), our work impacts all Montanans.

Whether it's the water you drink at a restaurant or the air you breathe-we provide environmental oversight, clean-up, and information to the people and businesses of Montana.

DEQ values - leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision-making - are fundamental to our work.

We are recruiting for a Human Resources Assistant to join our team.

The DEQ Human Resources Assistant provides overall support to the human resources office.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing records and documents (such as personnel files), data entry, new-hire onboarding activities, coordinating FMLA requirements, maintaining reports and metrics, and assisting internal and external customers.

This individual is integral to the team and requires strong skills in organizing workload, time management, managing multiple timelines, continuous process improvement, managing confidential and sensitive information, and customer service.

DEQ's employees are the heart of our organization and culture.

Our wellness committee and mentorship program are employee-led and provide educational events, small interest-based social groups, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally with guidance from a mentor.

Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality.

Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy Preferred experience in office support or customer service Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.

Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site () by the closing date of the announcement.

Salary : $22.63 - 25.66 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available.

Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type : Standard Shift : Day Job Travel : No Primary Location : Helena Agency : Department of Environmental Quality Union : 000 - None Posting Date : Mar 24, 2025, 6 : 00 : 00 AM Closing Date : Apr 5, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AMRequired Application Materials : Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name : Tiffany H Fontenot Contact Email : Contact Phone : The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system.

Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection.

Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.

Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.