HR Assistant - Fixed-Term Contract

Join DOF as our HR Assistant

Are you passionate about people, organization, and creating a great employee experience? As an HR Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting employees throughout their journey with the company, from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing engagement and HR initiatives.

In this role, you'll partner closely with the Human Resources team to coordinate hiring activities, welcome new employees, support employee communications, maintain HR records, and contribute to meaningful HR projects that help shape our workplace. You'll gain exposure to a variety of HR disciplines while helping ensure processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies.

What makes this role exciting?

• Be a key contributor to the employee experience from hire to retire.
• Gain hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, employee engagement, and special projects.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the organization.
• Develop valuable HR skills and experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Help drive initiatives that make a real difference for employees and the business.

We're looking for someone who believes great workplaces don't happen by accident and is excited to help HR deliver programs, services, and experiences that make a difference in employees' everyday work lives.

Please Note: This position is being offered as a full-time fixed-term contract assignment. While employment beyond the contract period is not guaranteed, the role offers valuable exposure to a broad range of Human Resources activities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding Support
• Employee Lifecycle Administration
• Employee Communications & Engagement
• HR Projects & Process Improvement
• Compliance & HR Administration

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of HR administrative, recruiting, and project support experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience using Workday HRIS system is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don’t meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description. Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement, and we don’t want that to hold great talent back, so we encourage you to apply. It’s the best way for us to find the right talent for this role, or another, and that could be you. 

Location

This position will be based in Houston, Texas.

Application due date: 08.28.2026

Who we are

DOF is a leading provider of integrated marine and subsea services to the global offshore energy market. We combine expertise, assets, and technology to execute integrated subsea and offshore operations safely, and reliably - every time.

With a multinational team of approximately 6,000 people and a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, we support our partners with global reach, scale, and industry-leading capability. Our operational centres and business units are in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, Philippines, and Australia.

At DOF you join a trusted global organisation where safety, teamwork, and integrity come first. We offer strong career growth, supportive development, and a culture that values inclusion, recognition, and connection. Build a meaningful career in a workplace that puts people first.

Unlocking the future, together.

At DOF, we believe in providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of our team: 

• Worldwide Fleet: Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations. 

• Career Growth: We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways. 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit eligibility for this position is based on hours worked and plan requirements. Employees who meet the applicable eligibility criteria may participate in company-sponsored benefit programs. Our benefits program includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability, and eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program.