Kraken Kinetics ยท 4 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Moore County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expKraken Kinetics is a company that designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions for the United States Armed Forces. The Administrative Assistant will support the Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and Executive teams, focusing on administrative execution and compliance across various departments.
Defense & Space
Hiring Manager
Emily Kent, SPHR
Responsibilities
Assist with new employee onboarding, including paperwork, welcome kits, and orientation logistics
Maintain personnel files and employee records
Oversee HR training programs and employee certifications
Help track and schedule performance reviews and maintain related documentation
Support benefits administration including enrollments, claims follow-up, and communications with providers
Assist General Counsel with recordkeeping and audits for various compliance programs
Provide administrative legal assistance to the General Counsel
Oversee organization of company contracts, ensuring proper signatures, filing, and deadlines tracking
Support the planning and execution of Company events, customer site visits, and marketing initiatives, such as community engagement or company-hosted lunches
Manage and maintain office supplies and snacks to help create a positive, well-supported workplace culture
Collaborate with Company leadership to ensure day-to-day office logistics run smoothly
Apply basic design skills to enhance presentations and create simple business materials, including business cards and sales sheets, in alignment with brand
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in administrative, office management, HR assistant, or legal assistant roles preferred
Strong organizational, multitasking, and written/verbal communication skills
Comfort with handling confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Teams, Zoom)
Skilled communicator with the ability to report to and support multiple individuals/core functions
Detail-oriented and highly organized with a focus on operational excellence
Approachable and helpful, with a strong sense of customer service
A team player who thrives in a collaborative, evolving environment
Self-sufficient and resourceful, yet proactive in asking questions to ensure accuracy
Proactive and solutions-oriented, eager to take initiative
Preferred
Familiarity with HR systems, document management systems, or compliance tracking tools is a plus
Benefits
Generous PTO policy
Comprehensive medical coverage effective day 1 (80% company-paid for employee + dependents).
Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
Short- and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
Generous 401(k) retirement plan
Company-paid life insurance
Great teammates and well stocked snacks
Company
Kraken Kinetics
Kraken Kinetics is uniquely qualified to enhance contemporary warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase