Human Resources Business Partner

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SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner supports the Company and Human Resources Department in carrying out daily tasks, common processes, and special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Partners with Operations Mangers to support contracts and operations for all HR activities.
• Conducts periodic meetings (no less than quarterly) with respective business units.
• Reads and understands contracts, CBA’s, regulations, and associated information in relation to the Human Resources function.  Interprets and ensures that they are embedded consistent and aligned with company policy, processes, and procedures.
• Advises employees and managers/supervisors on questions regarding benefits and compensation, recruitment and staffing, education, and development; helps to interpret organizational policy. Educates employees on human resources policies, procedures, and performance development plans, emphasizing their role in providing and maintaining the goals of the organization.
• Coordinates human resources initiatives including policy and system changes, training, and personnel changes.
• Coordinates & actions all on-boarding, off-boarding and employee changes.
• Assists in recruitment and staffing, ensuring fair recruitment and selection and encouraging a high level of retention; updates job descriptions; reviews and screens applicants; organizes qualified pools of applicants for referral to hiring managers; advises applicants on hiring process; assists with reference checks and interviews.  Guides new employees through the training process. Assists in the calculation of compensation for new hires.
• Works with managers to prepare written communications, training, and informational materials as needed.
• Creates reports, metrics, decisions, regulatory requirements, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Work with key leaders within the organization on various HR projects and objectives.
• Partner with other departments to continually improve processes and service.
• Lead specific projects or initiatives to insure timely and accurate completion.
• Uses HRIS system to organize and analyze information used in varied human resources functions. Compiles and analyzes data. Prepares and processes special and recurring reports and administrative records.
• Creates and updates written forms, policies, procedures, and processes to insure efficient operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Audits and assesses human resources processes and practices; identifies, researches, and resolves problems; coordinates policies with organizational goals
• Assist in the development and maintenance of affirmative action program, annual filing of EEO-1 and VETS100 reports, and maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Update, coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation – as needed.
• Administration of the company drug programs including DOT and Non-DOT random testing.
• Coordinate with Drug testing company to set pre-employment tests for new hires and recruiting missions.
• Reconcile HR billings and submit for payment.
• Completes verifications of employment, unemployment insurance responses as needed, and other forms as needed for various types of employee information requests.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in Human Resources positions in several functional areas.
• Associates degree in a related field; Bachelor’s is preferred.
• Must have familiarity with federal and state employment laws, processes, and procedures and have a desire to deepen both knowledge and experience including but not limited to federal contracting and OFCCP.
• Previous experience in a multi company environment doing business with the federal government.  Government contracting experience related to HR & benefits will be strongly preferred.
• Proficient with computers, especially Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Project management experience and associated software applications strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including emails, reports, investigations, and preparation of letters.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and outside vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and motivational skills
• Excellent organizational skills and pays very close attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing a multitude of tasks.  Strong time and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver projects on schedule.
• Ability to meet day-to-day task and overarching project deadlines.
• Self-starter able to work independently with limited oversight.   Ability to independently research HR questions and issues and provide solutions.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary data.
• Thorough knowledge of the Human Resources disciplines and best practices; applicable Federal and state employment law such as Title VII, EEOC, ADEA, FMLA, SCA, DBA, US DOL Wage & Hour, USERRA, ADA, ERISA, and FLSA. 
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules. 
• Maintain a thorough understanding of employment regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and employment legislation pertaining to all personnel matters and various federal requirements and ability to apply knowledge accordingly
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and provide conclusions or approaches to the job.  
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, talent management, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and human resources information systems.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.  This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to discover and see compliance problems that may arise in the corporation and bring the concern to management’s attention for action. 
• Must be able to interpret complex documents and formulate an opinion, such as federal contracts or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Must have the ability to listen and understand employee concerns and formulate a decision to resolve the issues.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of employees including all levels of executive, management and staff.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Familiar with DOT regulations and drug testing regulations.
• Proficient with HR related systems and technology, including administrator role, reporting writing, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Preferred

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
• Prior experience with HRIS data management, preferably Deltek CostPoint.
• Prior experience dealing with or working in a union environment.
• Prior experience working with an Alaska Native Corporation or ample knowledge of Alaska Native culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.