Human Resources Director

Seldovia Village Tribe IRA • Homer, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!
This position can be based in Homer or Seldovia, with travel between Homer and Seldovia as needed.

The Human Resources (HR) Director has both administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping to plan and administer important functions such as staffing, recruitment, personnel policies, compensation and benefits. The HR Director oversees compliance of local, state, and federal regulations for HR.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 35 to 40 hours per week

Salary Range: Depends on experience

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or related field. Will accept work equivalent.
• 2+ years related experience, required

Nice To Haves

• One of the following qualifications or higher-level preferred: SHRM-CP, HRCI-PHR, or THRP certifications

Responsibilities

• Promote SVT mission by integrating Tribal Values into the administration of all HR functions.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute HR programs including but not limited to compensation, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, occupational health and safety, training and development.
• Full-cycle recruiting (evaluate staffing needs, recruit & screen candidates, coordinate interviewing, selection, hiring, coordination of onboarding.)
• Maintain personnel records utilizing cloud-based HRIS program and hard copy back-ups
• Benefits administration including benefit orientations. Process enrollments, changes, terminations, coverage continuations, and COBRA in a timely manner.
• Conduct work place investigations in compliance with SVT policy.
• Tracking, recording, and administering FMLA, disability, and military leave.
• Reports, maintains and monitors workers’ compensation program and files, including continuous follow-up on open cases.
• Coordinates performance management efforts for Seldovia Village Tribe by working with supervisors to effectively administer performance management policies and procedures
• Manage termination of employees including offboarding paperwork, notifications to staff responsible for offboarding duties, and exit interviews.
• Research and participate in salary surveys, research market relevant compensation data, and provide data as requested to supervisors and directors.
• Administers Drug Free Workplace policy, to include drug testing program and staff education.
• Assists with employee relations through coaching and counseling of supervisors and employees, facilitation of conflict resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Support supervisors in disciplinary actions, meetings, or concerns. Attend conversations as needed.
• Conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys
• Stay informed of industry news, trends, best practices, and new technologies.
• Regularly participate in meetings/committees
• Participate and contribute to all organization strategic planning, change and project management.
• Other duties as assigned
• Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay. SVT provides lodging and meal stipend for overnight stay due to weather.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year
• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)
• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.
• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary. Maximum of $250K life insurance.
• Long term disability insurance
• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.
• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees