HR Specialist

Westmoreland Mining LLC•Craig, CO

18h•$63,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Assistant provides hands-on support for the daily operations of the Human Resources department, with a primary focus on recruiting and staffing logistics while also supporting HR/Payroll administration, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance-related activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Access to confidential and/or privileged information, accordingly, discretion, good judgment, and integrity is critical and required.
Attention to Detail (Imperative): Ability to consistently produce accurate, thorough, and high-quality work; proactively identify errors or omissions; and maintain organized, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to grammar, formatting, and clarity.
Proven ability to manage extensive calendaring and scheduling with precision.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe experience preferred.
Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent standards of accuracy and follow-through.
Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior Human Resources, recruiting, administrative, or related professional experience preferred.
Adobe experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely entry, review, and submission of hourly employee time records to support on‑schedule payroll processing.
Manage recruiting activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and follow-up communications.
Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks.
Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, employee recordkeeping, and HR documentation.
Maintain employee files and support compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, payroll, and HR-related matters.
Support employee engagement initiatives, company events, and internal communications.
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.