HR Specialist

Denali Universal Services; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Day 1 Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Denali Universal Services is seeking an HR Specialist in Anchorage, Alaska, to manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and HR support. The role collaborates with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and attract qualified candidates while ensuring compliance and a positive candidate experience.

This position supports personnel transactions, record management, and HR compliance, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of administrative, customer service, office support, recruiting, HR, or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment and hiring activities including sourcing, offers, pre-employment screening and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and guide on interviewing and employment practices while ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Assoc./Bachelors in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ATS/HRIS systems

Job description

The HR Specialist is primarily responsible for full-cycle recruitment and hiring activities, including candidate sourcing, employment offers, pre-employment screening, and onboarding. This position partners closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and attract qualified candidates while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

In addition to recruiting responsibilities, the HR Specialist supports personnel transactions, record management, and HR compliance activities. This position serves as a trusted resource to managers and employees by providing guidance on recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and employment practices while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Hybrid schedule available: 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of administrative, customer service, office support, recruiting, human resources, or related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be able to pass the company's pre-employment process including a criminal background check, drug test, and basic physical.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and electronic personnel record systems.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and related employment practices.
• Professional Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar).
• Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed workforces.
• Experience facilitating onboarding or employee orientation programs.

BENEFITS - Starting Day 1!

Eligible employees may participate in health, retirement, insurance, and other company-sponsored benefit programs in accordance with applicable plan documents and company policies.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer