Human Resources Specialist I

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough in Utqiaġvik, Alaska seeks a Human Resources support professional to implement, maintain, report and document HR functions while keeping strict confidentiality on personnel records.

The role involves assisting with temporary hires, maintaining data in iSeries HRIS, posting vacancies, processing benefits, and supporting FMLA and onboarding processes. Travel to villages may be required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• 1 year of PC software experience.
• 1 year of clerical work experience.
• 6 months HR functions experience.
• Ability to obtain Breath Alcohol Technician certificate within 6 months of probation.
• Ability to obtain Drug & Alcohol Collection training certificate within 6 months of probation.
• Ability to obtain Alaska Driver's License within 6 months of probation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and tracking the temporary hire list and filling temporary positions.
• Research and complete work histories as required.
• Assist in preparing training materials.
• Assist applicants in the application process, including update of applications, resumes and qualifications.
• Enter applicant data into iSeries, HRIS.
• Update job vacancies through the Job Channel and other systems.
• Research information requests including employment verification and unemployment.
• Post and close all vacancy announcements.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as typing, filing, and record keeping.
• Cross train and provide coverage as needed.
• Input data in the HRIS and manage division projects.
• Conduct temporary and permanent hire orientation.
• Process benefits paperwork (health care insurance, retirement, PERS).
• Assist with FMLA questions and paperwork.

Skills

Confidentiality

Data entry

Public interaction

PC skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

12 years of education and related work experience

Tools

iSeries

HRIS data entry

Job description

Implement, maintain, reportand document the component functions of the Human Resources Department. Maintain confidentiality on all work related matters, personnel records, and information.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assist with maintaining and tracking the temporary hire list and filling temporary positions.
• Research and complete work histories as required.
• Assist in preparing training materials.
• Assist applicants in the application process, to include update of applications, resumes and explanation of qualifications.
• Accurately enter applicant data into iSeries, Human Resources Information System.
• Update job vacancies through the Job Channel at ASRC and the Saavat Center.
• Research requests for information; including employment verification, and unemployment.
• Responsible for posting and closing of all vacancy announcements.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as typing, filing, and record keeping.
• Cross train with other employees in the division and provide coverage as needed.
• Perform inquiries and input data in the Human Resource Information System.
• Manage projects as assigned.
• Conduct temporary and permanent hire orientation.
• Process benefits paperwork; including, but not limited to, health care insurance; retirement; and public employees' retirement system.
• Assist employees with questions regarding Family and Medical Leave; prepare and process FMLA paperwork.
• May specialize in one or two functional areas of human resources such as human rights compliance, compensation, safe workplace, benefits and training.
• May be required to administer drug and alcohol tests utilizing federal drug and alcohol testing procedures.
• Responsible for filing of all paperwork for the division on personnel related issues; including, but not limited to, benefits; safe workplace; and personnel files.
• Travel to villages as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of common software.
• Skill working with members of the public.
• Knowledge of principles of confidentiality and file management.
• Skill in maneuvering and data entry into the Human Resources Information System on the iSeries.

• High School graduate or G.E.D/or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• One year work experience with a PC utilizing common software applications;
• One year clerical work experience.
• Six months work experience with Human Resources functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain breath alcohol technician certificate within the six month probationary period [Employee Relations Division only];
• Ability to obtain and maintain drug and alcohol Collection Personnel training certificate within the six month probationary period [Employee Relations Division only];
• Ability to obtain an Alaska Driver's License within the six month the probationary period that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.