Employee Relations Specialist at Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) offers world-class expertise and resources to help our customers succeed. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), BSNC provides a unique opportunity to partner with an Indigenous organization whose mission goes beyond business. BSNC’s vast number of highly qualified companies include many 8(a) and HUBZone Certified businesses.

About The Employee Relations Specialist – Anchorage, AK

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. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.

• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on a variety of sensitive HR issues.
• Help prevent and resolve problems or disputes between employees and management.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints.
• Conduct investigations into employee violation of company and client policy.
• Communicate and enforce company policies.
• Stay up to date on employment law changes.
• Conducts exit interviews, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.
• Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the company’s standards.
  
  

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related discipline from four-year college or university preferred.
• Level of Experience Requirements: At least 1 year of relevant employee relations/work experience in a human resources role or legal firm,
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build credibility among management and peers.
• Talented multi-tasker with ability to work in team and independent settings.
• Strong attention to detail and consciousness in managing confidential information.
• Capacity to work in a timely and organized way to meet deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations and guidelines related to HR.
• Expertise in, and proven experience working with, FMLA, ADAAA, MA PFML, CFRA. - CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of HR-related state and federal regulation required. - PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.
  
  

Necessary 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 role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation 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

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The 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.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also 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 any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.