Senior Human Resource Generalist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the first-line HR business partner for the Southeast Alaska region. You will help align HR practices with business strategies, provide policy guidance, ensure legal compliance, and support leaders across departments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of HR experience, with PHR preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Sociology, or related field – required.
• 3-5 years of human resources experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• PHR or equivalent certification preferred and desired within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership and guidance on interpretation of HR policy to ensure consistency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws; partner with leadership to address organizational issues.
• Conduct investigations and support employee relations matters; document findings for review.
• Support performance management, employee development and corrective actions.
• Foster positive relationships to increase employee engagement and retention.
• Assist with training and education for staff; onboarding activities as needed.
• Assess HR-related needs and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR and Consortium teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Leadership adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / HR / Communications / Sociology

Job description

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$34.15 - $47.93Work as a collaborative member of the Human Resources department in a rapidly changing, complex, and fast-paced environment. Serves as the first-line human resources business partner within the assigned geographic region for HR-related matters with the goal of aligning HR best practices to business strategies.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provide proactive leadership and guidance on interpretation of human resource policy to ensure consistency of practice throughout the Consortium.

• Work with human resources staff and department leadership to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

• Consult with leadership team to provide human resource guidance and navigation on departmental and organizational issues when appropriate.

• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective fact-finding investigations, where appropriate, to help achieve closure on employee relations issues.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to department leadership regarding performance management, to include coaching, counseling, employee development and corrective action as required.

• Work closely with departmental leadership and employees to foster positive working relationships, and to increase employee engagement and retention.

• Ensure fair treatment and implementation of SEARHC human resource policies for all staff.

• Partner with the Learning & Development staff members to help facilitate and/or provide training/education for all staff (which may include onboarding activities, customer service and/or supervisory training).

• Assess and anticipate departmental and organizational human resource-related needs.

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to foster continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of human resource department process and services provided.

• Serve as a human resource department team member, working together to achieve both human resources and Consortium strategic initiatives.

• Other related duties as required and assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Sociology, or related field – required.

• Relevant professional experience may be substituted for degree/education on a year-for-year basis.

• Work towards obtaining a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred; PHR or an equivalent certification is desired within 3 years of date of hire.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years of human resources experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

• Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Competencies

• High ethical standards with sound judgment and professional integrity.

• Adaptable, collaborative, and flexible leadership style with a commitment to achieving excellent results by overcoming obstacles and creatively solving problems in a confident and constructive manner.

• Organized and self-motivated with a direct and open style.

Knowledge of

• Core aspects of human resources including employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, and benefits administration.

• Legal requirements of HR functions.

• Principles and practices of HR administration, processes, and guidelines.

Skills in

• Serving multiple departments in multiple locations.

• Consultative style approach with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization, influencing positive and effective outcomes.

• Analytical, verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (including active listening).

• Presentation and facilitation skills.

Ability to

• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels, a team player with the human resources department and the consortium.

• Independently troubleshoot and problem-solve issues using a working knowledge of current policies and practices of the consortium.

• Research, analyze, and resolve allegations, summarize the results, and prepare documents for review.

Required Certifications :

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!