SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Human Resource Assistant

SUMMARY:

Under minimum supervision, performs administrative and secretarial activities for the Human Resource Department. Performs work of a highly confidential nature and relieves principals of designated administrative details.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares letters, reports, spreadsheets, tabulations and other materials in which setups and terms require independent judgment an initiative.
• Assists the Human Resource staff by coordinating departmental workflow, including routine work and projects, keeping track of individual/team tasks and deadlines, analyzing problems, and identifying solutions to ensure completion.
• Interfaces with senior-level internal/external contacts, actions that require considerable discretion and initiative.
• Handles routine and non-routine communications with other departments, customers, suppliers and other outside business contacts.
• Responds to inquiries and furnishes accurate information regarding established Company procedures.
• Conducts research and analysis for a broad range of projects, and actively monitors issues of importance to the company and provides analysis.
• Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations.
• Gathers, validates and enters data and runs reports on various computer systems.
• Arranges appointments, screens phone calls and receives visitors as required, exercising appropriate professional demeanor.
• Acts as custodian of departmental documents and records.
• Assists in planning meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Appropriate courses of instruction in secretarial skills or work-related equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years related experience including keyboarding, PC operation and related support staff activities.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and other HR related software is required.
• Requires keyboarding speed equivalent to 60 WPM.
• Prior experience in a Human Resources department is preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Tact and diplomacy: ability to interact effectively with senior officials and others to secure cooperation and support.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to organize, analyze, problem solve, and take initiative.
• Self-motivated, willing to take on new challenges, and work independently.
• Proficient in PC spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Able to prepare comprehensive reports, charts, correspondence, speeches and other presentations.
• Able to recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Must possess and maintain a professional presence and demeanor.
• Able to travel and work flexible hours if necessary.
• Must be bondable .

SALARY RANGE:

The entry salary range is $2,929 to 3,448 per month for an individual demonstrating minimum skill and ability levels for the position.

SUBMIT RESUME:

Anyone interested in applying for this position may do so by sending a cover letter and resume to the address below no later than 5:00 pm, Monday,
July 7, 2008.

Employment & Recruitment Administrator
hr@cngc.com
Fax 206-654-4026

Cascade Natural Gas Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.