Human Resources Specialist

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-33
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/24/2026


Description


The Human Resources Specialist coordinates various Williams County Human Resources programs and activities.

Examples of Duties


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Completes bi-weekly audit of timesheet entries and accrued leave usage; submits validated timesheets and reports to the Finance department for bi-weekly payroll
• Oversees the planning, training, administration and compliance of the annual performance evaluation program, including document management/creation, data tracking/analysis, HRIS configuration, and employee communication
• Administers HRIS platform used for timekeeping, accruals, performance evaluations, and tracking employee data
• Executes programming, maintenance and repairs on timeclock hardware
• Validates, maintains, and compiles data required for Title VI, E-4, and EEO4 compliance and reporting
• Assists HR team in benefits administration, recruiting, and legal compliance
• Assists in the rollout and implementation of HR programs
• Advises department heads and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, laws, and guidelines.
• Coordinates special projects as directed by the Human Resources Director
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Typical Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field AND four (4) years of human resources or payroll-related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Supplemental Information

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $32 to $36/hr. based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Williams County offers a generous benefit package, including paid sick and vacation 12 paid holidays per year, fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long term disability insurance, fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System.
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All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference review.
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.

Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.

Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.

Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.

Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.

Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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Mark the following areas in which you have experience or training:

• Aligning compensation program implementation with performance evaluations and merit pay directives
• Developing, reviewing, and updating position-specific performance evaluations
• Coordinating annual merit increase process, including budgeting process support and performance review integration
• Utilizing HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and advanced spreadsheet tools to track compensation data, maintain database integrity, and prepare reports for leadership
• Monitoring and auditing approved timesheets for legal and policy compliance
• None of the above

02


Mark the following areas in which you have experience or training:

• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Law Enforcement provisions under FLSA
• North Dakota Wage and Hour laws
• North Dakota Worker's Compensation laws and WSI program compliance
• Administration of enterprise timekeeping system
• Auditing/approvals of timesheets
• Maintenance/Programming of UKG timeclocks
• Title VI administration
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan administration
• EEO-4 Federal survey compilation and submission
• None of the above

03


Mark the areas where you have education or work experience:

• Working for a local government agency
• Written/oral enforcement of policies and regulations
• Speaking/presenting to small-sized groups
• Employee benefits administration
• Payroll processing and reporting
• Employee recruiting and onboarding
• Employee training and retention programs
• Family and Medical Leave Act policies and regulations
• Americans With Disabilities Act policies and regulations
• North Dakota Veterans Preference law application and enforcement
• Random Drug Testing Program activities
• Conflict mediation
• None of the above

04


Which HRIS Systems have you worked with at your previous jobs? (Mark all that apply)

• UKG
• SAP
• PeopleSoft
• NEOGOV
• Tyler Technologies/Infinite Visions
• Other
• No experience with HRIS

05


Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

06


Do you have an Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field?

• Yes
• No

07


How many years of human resources work experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 month to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

Required Question