Senior Human Resources Generalist

Cook Inlet Housing Authority; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FEHB medical coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Group Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD

PTO and paid holidays

Alaska PERS/SBS retirement

Job summary

Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership while supporting a wide range of HR functions.

The Senior HR Generalist will guide employee relations, recruitment, benefits, performance management, compliance, and organizational initiatives, partnering with leaders to balance employee experience with organizational goals and drive a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Six (6) or more years of HR experience including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and employment law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment with hiring managers from posting to onboarding.
• Guide employee relations, workplace concerns, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns with fairness and judgment.
• Coach supervisors on performance management, development, conflict resolution, and engagement.
• Partner with HR and leadership to identify process improvements and enhance employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies while maintaining consistency.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Performance management

Compliance

Organizational initiatives

Strategic HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership while supporting a wide range of human resources functions.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, you'll provide guidance on employee relations, recruitment, benefits, performance management, compliance, and organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, personable, and confident, with the ability to build trust, influence positive outcomes, and provide practical solutions while supporting both employees and organizational objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who is equally comfortable building relationships as they are providing trusted guidance to employees and leaders. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner, strong communicator, and trusted advisor who understands how to balance employee experience with organizational objectives.

In this role, you'll serve as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and leadership while helping shape a positive and engaged workplace culture. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, performance management, and strategic HR initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will be a key partner to employees, supervisors, and leadership while helping attract, develop, and retain a talented workforce. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience, workplace culture, and organizational success by focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, and strategic HR support.

In this role, you will:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, identify and attract qualified candidates, facilitate interviews, and guide the hiring process from posting to onboarding.
• Champion a positive candidate experience by ensuring recruitment and onboarding processes are engaging, efficient, and reflective of the organization's culture and values.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and supervisors, providing guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, organizational policies, and best practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee concerns with professionalism, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Coach and support supervisors on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and employee engagement strategies.
• Partner with HR team members and organizational leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and HR best practices while helping maintain consistency and accountability throughout the organization.

Serve as a collaborative member of the HR team, contributing to special projects, organizational initiatives, departmental priorities, and providing backup support for benefits administration as needed.

What’s in It for You?

• Join a passionate, community-focused organization committed to housing equity and long-term sustainability.
• Lead efforts that directly affect the quality of life for families and communities we serve.
• Work with, contribute, and learn from colleagues who value collaboration and excellence in all aspects of the work we do.
• Advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment that values continuous learning, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Competitive salary and benefits package:

• Medical plans offered through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
• Employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual& Paid Holidays
• State of Alaska PERS/SBS Retirement
• Plus many other supplemental insurance offerings

Who We Are:

We’re Cook Inlet Housing Authority – we develop, own, and operate a portfolio of affordable rental housing in the Cook Inlet region of southcentral Alaska. We are leaders in community development and advocacy work around affordable housing. We are the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for Cook Inlet Region Inc. We believe in partnership and collaboration. Our mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. Our work vibe is collaborative. If making a difference in the community matters to you, we may be a great fit!

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent directly related experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and employment law compliance.