Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to advise employees and managers on sensitive HR matters and to uphold company policies. The role emphasizes investigations, dispute mitigation, and compliant employment practices within BSNC’s Alaska operations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 2–3 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to support training and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related discipline from four-year college or university preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant employee relations/work experience in a human resources role or legal firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely guidance, support, and consultation to employees and managers on sensitive and complex human resources matters.
• Partner with management and employees to foster positive working relationships, resolve workplace concerns, and proactively mitigate disputes and escalations.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints, workplace concerns, and potential violations of company and/or client policies.
• Communicate, interpret, and reinforce company policies, procedures, and employment practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and emerging HR best practices.
• Develop and deliver ongoing training, educational resources, and workforce development initiatives for employees, project teams, and operational leaders.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback, and present trends, insights, and recommendations to management to support employee retention and organizational improvement.
• Demonstrate and promote a positive, professional attitude that reflects and supports the company's mission, values, and standards of excellence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Independent worker

Discretion

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

HR compliance knowledge

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business administration

Tools

HR software platforms

MS 365

Job description

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to advise employees and managers on sensitive HR matters and to uphold company policies. The role emphasizes investigations, dispute mitigation, and compliant employment practices within BSNC’s Alaska operations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 2–3 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to support training and workforce