Company Description The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a regional branch of the University of Minnesota system located in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. As Duluth's regional comprehensive university, UMD offers 14 bachelor's degrees in 85 majors, graduate programs in 27 different fields, a two-year program at the School of Medicine, a four-year College of Pharmacy program, and a Doctor of Education program. The University of Minnesota Duluth integrates liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement and prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens. Job Description Job brief We are looking for a Staff Assistant to join our HR team. You will perform various administrative tasks to support our employees on a daily basis. To succeed in this role, you should have a flair for helping people, providing administrative support and organizing work. You should also show interest in complying with HR policies. You will collaborate with employees from different teams, so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Ultimately, you should assist employees with their projects and ensure our company’s departments run smoothly. Responsibilities Prepare necessary paperwork for regular company procedures Schedule meetings and appointments Organize and maintain employee records Update internal databases (e.g. new hire information) Answer employees’ queries and forward them to the HR department as needed Retrieve company and employee data, as requested Check office supply stock and place orders when needed Arrange staff travel and accommodations Prepare conference rooms (e.g. make reservations and check equipment) Distribute company materials to employees (e.g. brochures, announcements and safety guidelines) We are looking for a Staff Assistant to join our HR team. You will perform various administrative tasks to support our employees on a daily basis. To succeed in this role, you should have a flair for helping people, providing administrative support and organizing work. You should also show interest in complying with HR policies. You will collaborate with employees from different teams, so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Ultimately, you should assist employees with their projects and ensure our company’s departments run smoothly. Qualifications Qualifications Prepare necessary paperwork for regular company procedures Schedule meetings and appointments Organize and maintain employee records Update internal databases (e.g. new hire information) Answer employees’ queries and forward them to the HR department as needed Retrieve company and employee data, as requested Check office supply stock and place orders when needed Arrange staff travel and accommodations Prepare conference rooms (e.g. make reservations and check equipment) Distribute company materials to employees (e.g. brochures, announcements and safety guidelines) Additional Information Salary Vacation days Health insurance Retirement plans Professional development