Human Resources Manager

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative•Anchorage, AK

21d

About The Position

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), an electric generation and distribution cooperative serving 58 Alaskan communities, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to strengthen the organization by improving workplace culture, modernizing HR processes, and supporting a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and accountable. AVEC has 90 full-time employees and 80 part-time employees and operates and maintains 46 power plants, 32 wind turbines, and 500 miles of distribution lines serving more than 11,400 meters. The HR Manager leads and directs all aspects of Human Resources for the Cooperative. The role partners with the CEO and leadership team on strategic HR initiatives, employee experience, leadership practices, workforce needs, retention, engagement, and advancement. It ensures HR practices comply with state and federal regulations and align with AVEC’s mission and values, while supporting employees across a geographically dispersed workforce. The position oversees employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, training, and development. The manager also supports improvements to HR technology and processes. AVEC offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package for full-time employees. Beginning pay is stated as $180,00 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
Understanding of compensation, benefits, and payroll processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing day-to-day operations and long-term improvement.
Effective communication skills and ability to build trust across all levels of the Cooperative.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
HR certification.

Responsibilities

Work with the CEO and leadership team to prepare and execute strategic HR initiatives, identify workforce needs, strengthen retention, and implement employee engagement and advancement strategies.
Guide employee relations practices across the organization to promote consistency, fairness, and accountability.
Support managers and supervisors with performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, and help establish clear behavioral and performance expectations.
Oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll processes, including benefit planning and renewals, compliance, performance reviews, annual wage adjustments, payroll processing, and required reporting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements and maintain and improve HR policies and practices.
Research policies and recommend updates consistent with best practices and legal requirements.
Oversee federal contractor compliance and reporting.
Manage day-to-day HR administration, including leave management, workers’ compensation, and HR systems.
Improve the use of technology to better support employees and leaders.
Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain employees.
Support onboarding, training, and development initiatives.