Human Resources Associate

Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Communications is seeking an HR Assistant to support data entry, employee records, onboarding and routine inquiries within the Human Resources department.

You will process HR transactions, coordinate meetings, assist with vendor payments, and help maintain confidentiality while supporting HR projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• One year professional HR experience.
• Experience using Workday HCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining data entry and sorting inquiries in HR.
• Process HR transactions: hires, promotions, transfers, changes, and separations.
• Monitor HR inboxes and respond to routine inquiries.
• Maintain personnel files and electronic records, ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with onboarding, meetings, trainings, and interviews.
• Prepare communications and job descriptions.
• Assist with vendor payments and benefits contributions.
• Support HR projects and reporting.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Judgment

Innovative

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.The compensation range for this job is:$50,818.00 - $64,064.00ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)Assist with maintaining data entry and sorting inquiries within the Human Resources department.May process HR-related transactions including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separations.Monitor HR inboxes and respond to routine employee inquiries.Maintain employee personnel files and electronic records in compliance with state and federal regulations.Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.Assist with drafting communications and job descriptions.May assist with coordinating meetings, trainings, interviews and/or facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation logistics.Processing vendor payments and benefits contributions.Sending reports to vendors such as Beacon and Absence PartnersMaintain recordkeeping and uploading of documents such as Med cards and Driving RecordsAssist with administration of contracts with outside vendors.Prepare employment verification letters, personnel correspondence, and HR forms.Track completion of employment documents and required training.Assist with preparation of employee relations documentation.Assist with scheduling meetings related to investigations, accommodations, performance management, and other HR matters.Track follow-up actions and documentation deadlines.Order and maintain HR office supplies and materials.May assist with employee recognition and engagement activities.Provide administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.Other duties as assigned.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: Associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field. Equivalent education, experience, and training may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Experience: One year of professional level human resources experience.Preferred: Experience using Workday HCM.Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiencies working with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology.