Human Resources Assistant / Senior

This individual will be responsible for providing support to a team of Human Resources Representatives with a focus in the following areas:

Recruitment & Onboarding 

• Post job openings and maintain recruitment files
• Provide administrative support including preparation of offer letters, conducting background checks and coordinating pre-employment drug testing
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and onboarding processes

HRIS & Data Management

• Perform HRIS (Lawson) data entry for employee lifecycle changes (new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations)
• Process Personnel Action Forms and related documentation
• Maintain and update HR records

Records Management & Compliance

• Maintain personnel, job, and correspondence files in accordance with company policies
• Collect, organize, and distribute HR documentation to appropriate personnel
• Ensure compliance with internal practices and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and compensation information

HR Administration & Operations

• Monitor and follow up on open items to ensure completion and accuracy

• Meet strict deadlines aligned with payroll and management reporting timelines
• Manage confidential filing and scanning/indexing of employee records
• Process invoices, expense reports, and order departmental supplies
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentation materials
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, and logistics

Employee Support

• Respond to routine HR inquiries and escalate non-routine issues appropriately
• Communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management
• Provide support for employee-related processes and concerns

Projects & Additional Duties

• Assist with HR projects and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations

*Job level will be commensurate with experience and skills of selected candidate.

Minimum Experience & Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources environment
• General understanding of corporate HR policies, procedures, and practices
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong customer service orientation with a desire to assist others
• Dependable with consistent attendance and ability to meet critical deadlines under pressure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks effectively
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated initiative in resolving issues when appropriate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with logical thought processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Familiarity with wage and hour laws, benefits, and employment regulations
• Experience with Lawson HR/Benefits/HR Writer modules
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Work Environment:

• Office-based or hybrid environment 
• May require extended hours during peak periods to meet payroll and recruiting deadlines

Key Attributes for Success:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Customer-focused mindset

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

Minimum Experience & Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources environment
• General understanding of corporate HR policies, procedures, and practices
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong customer service orientation with a desire to assist others
• Dependable with consistent attendance and ability to meet critical deadlines under pressure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks effectively
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated initiative in resolving issues when appropriate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with logical thought processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Familiarity with wage and hour laws, benefits, and employment regulations
• Experience with Lawson HR/Benefits/HR Writer modules
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Work Environment:

• Office-based or hybrid environment 
• May require extended hours during peak periods to meet payroll and recruiting deadlines

Key Attributes for Success:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Customer-focused mindset

This individual will be responsible for providing support to a team of Human Resources Representatives with a focus in the following areas:

Recruitment & Onboarding 

• Post job openings and maintain recruitment files
• Provide administrative support including preparation of offer letters, conducting background checks and coordinating pre-employment drug testing
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and onboarding processes

HRIS & Data Management

• Perform HRIS (Lawson) data entry for employee lifecycle changes (new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations)
• Process Personnel Action Forms and related documentation
• Maintain and update HR records

Records Management & Compliance

• Maintain personnel, job, and correspondence files in accordance with company policies
• Collect, organize, and distribute HR documentation to appropriate personnel
• Ensure compliance with internal practices and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and compensation information

HR Administration & Operations

• Monitor and follow up on open items to ensure completion and accuracy

• Meet strict deadlines aligned with payroll and management reporting timelines
• Manage confidential filing and scanning/indexing of employee records
• Process invoices, expense reports, and order departmental supplies
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentation materials
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, and logistics

Employee Support

• Respond to routine HR inquiries and escalate non-routine issues appropriately
• Communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management
• Provide support for employee-related processes and concerns

Projects & Additional Duties

• Assist with HR projects and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations

*Job level will be commensurate with experience and skills of selected candidate.