HR Manager

Join us at UAF College of Indigenous Studies and Community & Technical College to lead HR strategy shaping! Overseeing administration, mentoring staff, ensuring compliance, and driving recruitment and training initiatives is where you will make your mark. Let's create impactful change and foster professional growth in a diverse, inclusive environment!

Join our dynamic team at the College of Indigenous Studies and the Community and Technical College where you will spearhead HR administration and support initiatives with a focus on collaboration, mentorship and compliance. As a Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with UA's overarching objectives, while also providing expert guidance on HR processes and policies. Dive into exciting challenges like overseeing recruitment efforts, managing employee relations, and driving continuous improvement through training initiatives. At CIS and CTC, you'll find a supportive work culture that values diversity, fosters professional growth, and celebrates achievements. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a vibrant and inclusive environment.

Ability to supervise staff, plan and organize work, schedule, train, direct, and review the work of others. Ability to assist supervisors in departmental or organizational development. Ability to work independently, make responsible decisions, and analyze and resolve complex issues and problems. Familiarity with MS Office Suite, Google Apps (Google Docs and Sheets), and database applications Understanding of payroll and personnel procedures, rules, and regulations. Ability to interpret and apply University, federal and state law requirements, international visa requirements and procedures, and an understanding of collective bargaining agreements. Ability to apply an understanding of University payroll and human resources functions. Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for problem resolution. Leadership and organizational skills in guiding and managing a team effectively. Effective verbal and written communication to convey information to a diverse audience. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset. Excellent interpersonal skills.

To thrive in the role HR Manager, you will excel in overseeing HR administration by aligning strategies with UA's objectives, setting clear goals, and ensuring compliance. Mentor and supervise staff for service excellence and continuous improvement, while providing expert support in conflict resolution and employee relations. Drive recruitment efforts, ensuring adherence to processes and retention policies, and coordinate with higher authorities for faculty hires and visa applications. Actively participate in training initiatives, fostering a culture of learning and development, and remain flexible to handle additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. 

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