Human Resources Associate

Homer Electric Association; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health, dental, vision, and Rx

Long-term disability insurance

Employee life, two times annual salary

401(k), Roth, and retirement account

Employer retirement account options

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

12 paid holidays per year

Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30+ in

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Homer Electric Association in Homer, Alaska is seeking a Human Resources Associate to join our team. This role touches all HR areas including retirement, benefits, reporting, payroll and training, with onsite work and reporting to the HR & Administrative Services Manager.

You will support data gathering, file maintenance, document preparation, and backup for the HR Generalist, contributing to confidential, efficient HR operations in a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; in lieu of the degree requirement, an additional four years of applicable experience may replace the degree requirement.
• Minimum of three years of human resources or related administrative experience, with demonstrated responsibility for supporting multiple HR functions. Experience in a shared services or regulated environment preferred.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Research, gather, organize and prepare historical, compliance related and regulatory data as assigned.
• Coordinate scheduling interviews, in-state or out-of-state travel coordination, training events and meeting arrangements. Maintain a schedule on a computer calendar and take notes at various meetings as assigned.
• Assist employees with updating employment documents as may be required for the processing of employment file or payroll data changes.
• Maintain department records and filing systems for both physical and electronic files. May require extended periods of filing and data entry.
• Prepare professional-level documents and presentations for HR functions and training.
• Provide primary backup and support for the HR Generalist when absent or as otherwise required for the completion of the department's duties. Provides support to the HR & Administrative Services Manager as requested and acts as secondary backup in the absence of the HR & Administrative Services Manager and the HR Generalist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in HR or Business Administration

Four years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Hours

Monday - Friday

Type of Employment

This is a regular, full-time position, onsite, reporting to the HR & Administrative Services Manager

Compensation

Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process

The Opportunity

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Human Resources Associate to join our team at our Homer, Alaska location. This position touches every aspect of Human Resources (HR), including retirement, benefits, reporting, payroll, and training. If you enjoy a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment, we have the place for you.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Research, gather, organize and prepare historical, compliance related and regulatory data as assigned.
• Coordinate scheduling interviews, in-state or out-of-state travel coordination, training events and meeting arrangements. Maintain a schedule on a computer calendar and take notes at various meetings as assigned.
• Assist employees with updating employment documents as may be required for the processing of employment file or payroll data changes.
• Maintain department records and filing systems for both physical and electronic files. May require extended periods of filing and data entry.
• Prepare professional-level documents and presentations for HR functions and training.
• Provide primary backup and support for the HR Generalist when absent or as otherwise required for the completion of the department's duties. Provides support to the HR & Administrative Services Manager as requested and acts as secondary backup in the absence of the HR & Administrative Services Manager and the HR Generalist.

What makes you a good fit:

• A successful candidate will have a background demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and extraordinary organizational skills.
• The ability to coordinate with outside agencies, internal employees and management staff with the utmost confidentiality.
• Associate's degree with emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; in lieu of the degree requirement, an additional four years of applicable experience may replace the degree requirement.
• Minimum of three years of human resources or related administrative experience, with demonstrated responsibility for supporting multiple HR functions. Experience in a shared services or regulated environment preferred.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record

Knock your socks off with our benefits:

At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Life, two times your annual salary
• 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
• Employer retirement account contributions
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role, as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process.

Who we are:

Since 1950, when we energized our first 56 members, our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].