Human Resources Associate

Homer Electric Association, Inc.; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and Roth options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Homer Electric Association, Homer, Alaska, seeks a Human Resources Associate to support retirement, benefits, payroll data, reporting, and training. This onsite role touches every HR function and reports to the HR & Administrative Services Manager.

The position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and coordination with internal staff and external agencies. A background in HR and at least three years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with emphasis in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or 4 extra years of experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum of three years of HR or related administrative experience, supporting multiple HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Research historical, compliance, and regulatory data.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and travel arrangements; maintain calendars.
• Assist employees with updating employment documents for payroll and records.
• Maintain HR records and filing systems; data entry as needed.
• Prepare professional HR documents and presentations.
• Provide backup support to the HR Generalist and HR Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in HR or Business Admin

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

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 contributionsPension
• 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.