Human Resources Generalist

Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.•Palmer, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced Human Resources Generalist at our Palmer HQ facility. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The fundamental purpose of this position is to perform significant duties in professional HR disciplines. Other duties include participating in the development of and administering of company policies and procedures; ensuring that the records of the Human Resources department are accurate and complete. General operational oversight is provided by the Human Resources Manager. The ability to be discreet with proprietary information while maintaining files and records in a highly confidential manner is critically important. Major Areas of Responsibility: Benefit Administration HRIS Development and Enhancement Employment and Recruitment Employee Relations and Communication Compensation Administration ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST: Benefits Administration: Completes all health and welfare paperwork for newly hired employees into the Associations health and welfare plan and adjoining programs. Advises employees on benefits available to them, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, defined contribution, and health and safety. General administration for the Association’s health and welfare benefit record keeping systems, to include computer system and benefit file maintenance. Computes monthly insurance premiums and related payments. Prepares payment statements and other reports to benefits providers. Reconciles employee premiums to monthly billing statements. Monitors insurance reports to verify accuracy. Administers the MTA FMLA, short term, long term, disability, AD&D and life insurance programs, under the oversight of the Benefits Specialist. HRIS Development and Enhancement: Supports the development, enhancement and implementation of HR information systems and other business system applications, as required to achieve ongoing operations and objectives. Advises management on HR system applications to include current usage, future functionality, setup design and maintenance. May participate in public user groups regarding such matters. Coordinates with external and internal entities on matters that affect automated HR business system applications, data security, databases, report writing and related processes. Instructs applicable personnel on effective use of HR business system applications and documents processes. Employment and Recruitment: Performs employment and recruitment efforts to include internal and external advertising of position vacancies and/or notification to IBEW Union Hall; prescreening resumes, administering employment testing, coordinating interviews, obtaining necessary approvals for applicant selection; ensuring consistency and conformity with established procedures; and verifying background information, educational requirements, and references. Promotes recruitment efforts by representing MTA at community events (i.e., Job Fairs, Career Day). Interacts with the community groups and outside agencies to advise possible applicants on employment opportunities within MTA. Prepares offers of employment for prospective employees in accordance with company standards Coordinates and presents all new hire employee orientations and conducts exit interviews and layoff clearings. Employee Relations and Communication: Participates in conducting employee orientation to include anti-harassment, benefits, and other human resource topics. Responds to employment questions and handles complaints tactfully. May serve as a departmental employee relations liaison. Participates in the coordination, administration, and application of the Association’s Wellness Program initiatives. Assists with corporate communication as it relates to the HR department’s ongoing operations and objectives. Compensation Administration: Notifies supervisors and managers on a monthly basis as to which of their employees are scheduled for a performance review. Updates the HR information system when performance appraisals are complete. Provides advice and guidance to supervisors and managers about the compensation policy. Ensures proper authorization before processing salary increase, performance rating and other personnel forms. Responsible for tracking and routing of HR correspondence, to include performance evaluations, billings, grievances, complaints, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Post graduate education in the field or a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of professional human resources experience, two years of which must include progressively responsible experience in benefits administration.
State of Alaska driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Completes all health and welfare paperwork for newly hired employees into the Associations health and welfare plan and adjoining programs.
Advises employees on benefits available to them, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, defined contribution, and health and safety.
General administration for the Association’s health and welfare benefit record keeping systems, to include computer system and benefit file maintenance.
Computes monthly insurance premiums and related payments.
Prepares payment statements and other reports to benefits providers.
Reconciles employee premiums to monthly billing statements.
Monitors insurance reports to verify accuracy.
Administers the MTA FMLA, short term, long term, disability, AD&D and life insurance programs, under the oversight of the Benefits Specialist.
Supports the development, enhancement and implementation of HR information systems and other business system applications, as required to achieve ongoing operations and objectives.
Advises management on HR system applications to include current usage, future functionality, setup design and maintenance.
Coordinates with external and internal entities on matters that affect automated HR business system applications, data security, databases, report writing and related processes.
Instructs applicable personnel on effective use of HR business system applications and documents processes.
Performs employment and recruitment efforts to include internal and external advertising of position vacancies and/or notification to IBEW Union Hall; prescreening resumes, administering employment testing, coordinating interviews, obtaining necessary approvals for applicant selection; ensuring consistency and conformity with established procedures; and verifying background information, educational requirements, and references.
Promotes recruitment efforts by representing MTA at community events (i.e., Job Fairs, Career Day).
Interacts with the community groups and outside agencies to advise possible applicants on employment opportunities within MTA.
Prepares offers of employment for prospective employees in accordance with company standards
Coordinates and presents all new hire employee orientations and conducts exit interviews and layoff clearings.
Participates in conducting employee orientation to include anti-harassment, benefits, and other human resource topics.
Responds to employment questions and handles complaints tactfully.
May serve as a departmental employee relations liaison.
Participates in the coordination, administration, and application of the Association’s Wellness Program initiatives.
Assists with corporate communication as it relates to the HR department’s ongoing operations and objectives.
Notifies supervisors and managers on a monthly basis as to which of their employees are scheduled for a performance review.
Updates the HR information system when performance appraisals are complete.
Provides advice and guidance to supervisors and managers about the compensation policy.
Ensures proper authorization before processing salary increase, performance rating and other personnel forms.
Responsible for tracking and routing of HR correspondence, to include performance evaluations, billings, grievances, complaints, etc.