HR Generalist

Implement employee life cycle management and relations, procedures, and programs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the best of the individuals’ abilities and to the level that is at a minimum satisfactory.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of recruiting strategies to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs.
• Assist in creating/posting job announcements.
• Review incoming resumes against job announcements for qualifications.
• Forward screened resumes to project managers for review and selection.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of new hire, benefits, and related paperwork.
• Perform data entry of personnel actions in Human Resources Management System (ABRA) and Payroll System (MAS).
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation; administer terminations.
• Maintain records of personnel transactions; employee hiring, promotions, transfers, performance evaluations, and terminations, to include employee statistics for government reporting.
• Assist with personnel/employee investigations.
• Assist HR Manager with labor relations issues.
• Advise supervisors and managers on employee/labor relations issues.
• Follow management directions/decisions in resolution of employee related issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in administering vacation, health & welfare, safety, and other employee benefit programs.
• File mandatory reports (i.e. EEO-1, VETS100).
• Update Affinity Action Program.
• Ensure company corporate and site-specific operations are in compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Other Collateral Duties:

Perform other duties as directed by the HR Manager.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• An AA degree (Bachelor’s Preferred) in Business, Human Resources or a related field and 4 years HR experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
• 3-4 years of recruiting experience a plus.
• PHR certification required; Candidates demonstrating the ability and commitment to certify within 6 months of hire will be considered.

Language Skills:

• Must have excellent verbal and written command of the English language, with the ability to read and
• Ability to write business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one or small group situation to other employees of the organization.

Other Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ABRA and MAS 90.
• Must be even-tempered and work well with others; have excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Must be willing to cross train into all HR disciplines (i.e. acquire knowledge of employee benefits programs, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, and leave of absence).
• Must be able to work independently except where complex HR matters (i.e. disciplinary actions, employee terminations etc.) are concerned; in such instance the HR Manager has to be involved.
• Working experience with McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act and unionized employees preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects without sacrificing the success of any one project.
• Must demonstrate through past employment, a high degree of personal integrity, professionalism, professional ethic.
• Must be able to prioritize work assignments appropriately and meet deadlines, ability to propose solutions;
• Must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality.
• Maintain regular office hours and adhere to company's attendance policies; be available to work outside of regular working hours when operational necessity demands it; be available to travel in and outside of Alaska.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting is in compliance.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operation standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.