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Summary

This position will assist and support the creation, implementation, and maintenance of talent development and culture management initiatives. Additionally, this position will maintain and oversee data maintenance for training, leadership/employee development, employee survey and organizational planning. The position will have a key role in communication for development and engagement activities that services the whole organization.

Essential Functions

1. Support the design and execution of organizational culture and employee engagement initiatives, verify alignment with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes.

2. Serve as system lead for the Learning Management System (LMS) and related development platforms; review system integrity, functionality, user experience, and compliance of employee training records.

3. Review and maintain organizational data with quality assurance review, validation procedure, and reporting accuracy.

4. Assist and maintain leadership development, organization planning and reporting programs.

5. Collaborate with departments to identify training and development needs; assist with cost-effective solutions and budgetary options.

6. Coordinate and support training programs and administer completion records for attendees within data systems.

7. Analyze organizational gaps to develop system-wide learning and development recommendations that support organizational objectives.

8. Assist and administer performance appraisal processes, monitor completions status and complete recordkeeping.

9. Support and strengthen organizational planning through tracking and reviewing employee goals and Individual Development Plans (IDP’s).

10. Serve as a key resource for organization-wide communication related to development and employee engagement activities to support culture initiatives.

11. Administer and report on company-wide development programs, including travel, training, and employee development.

12. Administer and monitor company-wide tracking of division programs including training, education assistance, and employee development.

13. Create, maintain and provide reporting to support operational, business, and department needs.

14. Assist with annual budgeting process, including monitoring program expenses and recommending adjustments based on actual spending.

15. Review and provide input on collective bargaining agreements as they relate to division.

16. Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.

17. Support special projects.

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager, Organizational Development: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.

• VP, Human Resources: Receives direction and guidance from.

• HR Team: Exchange and provide information.

• Managers and Leadership: Provide assistance to and exchange information.

• All employees: Provide assistance to and exchange information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives

• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA): Request and provide information/assistance.

• Other Utilities: Exchange information with and provide technical assistance to.

• State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships.

Competencies

1. Ability to measure program success including generating program metrics, verifying results with surveys and other measurement tools.

2. Effective written and oral communication skills.

3. Must be detail oriented with ability to organize workflow.

4. Ability to manage multiple priorities required and work with minimum supervision.

5. Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels of employees in a fair and consistent manner and to maintain effective working relationships.

6. Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.

7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some overtime and travel to meetings outside the State.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, human resources, organizational development or related business field, required.

Experience

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience administering a Learning Management (LMS) or HRIS system, coordinating training and development, program administration and supporting employee engagement initiatives, required. Experience tracking training compliance, maintaining records and supporting development program documentation, required. Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience in similarly complex training and development role, human resources or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation