Senior Human Resource Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a first-line partner for HR matters within the Southeast Alaska region. The role emphasizes aligning HR practices with business strategies in a non-profit health system.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, compliance with laws, employee relations, and coaching department leaders. The position supports training, employee development, and engagement initiatives across multiple sites in

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• PHR or equivalent certification preferred within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on HR policy interpretation to ensure consistent practice.
• Collaborate with HR staff and leadership to ensure legal compliance.
• Offer HR guidance to leadership on departmental and organizational issues.

Skills

HR policy

Employee relations

Coaching & development

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

PHR preferred

Job description

Pay Range: Pay Range:$34.15 - $47.93

Work 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.

Required Certifications

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! We Want You to Join our Team Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy. Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve. We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion