Human Resources Generalist

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST | GANA-A'YOO, LIMITED

Type of Position: Full-Time, Regular

Tier: I

Location: Anchorage, AK

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL) is seeking a qualified and resourceful Human Resources Generalist to support our organization in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for running the daily functions of the Human Resources department; including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and enforcing company policies and practices.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Act as a liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs; including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, recognition, and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of the Human resources department and company.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's in human resources, business, finance, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven success working in an HR department.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or HRCI equivalent, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Experience with the Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon, and Union Collective Bargaining Agreements, preferred.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience in Alaska Native Corporations preferred.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At GYL, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.

We treat our team members well - because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At GYL, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GYL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.