Human Resources Generalist

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

This position can be based in Seldovia, Alaska or Homer, Alaska

Hours:  Full-time

Salary Range: $35 per hour, depending on experience

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

What You'll Do:

• Manage various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Help ensure efficient and effective operations of the Human Resources Department.
• Provide onboarding of new staff, including communicating with new hires to complete all necessary onboarding documentation, and scheduling and facilitating new hire orientation.
• Enter employee data and update employee changes in our HRIS system.
• Support the timely completion of employee evaluations through tracking, notification and reminders to SVT  employees and supervisors.
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.
• Acts as a liaison between SVT and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, and retirement plan providers.
• Gather and organize data, files and materials to assist the HR Director with complete reports for the Seldovia Tribal Council, granting agency site visits, and other entities as assigned.
• Create and maintain clinic administrative files (paper and digital).
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately, including updating benefits programs with merit increases.
• Maintain and update SVT intranet and/or MCN (Policy Manager). Manage and post files, forms, policies, calendars, and all other materials kept on the intranet and communicate information on intranet/server access to all employees.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for on-site interviewees and other individuals as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.  
  

What You'll Need: 

• Minimum of one year prior work experience in a Human Resources role is required. 
• Timely and regular communication with the ability to constantly communicate verbally and in written form.
• Great customer service skills
• Excellent skills in planning, and prioritizing. Be accurate and detail-oriented
• Good problem assessment and problem solving skills
• Reliability – regular, consistent and on-time attendance
• Ability to both accept and follow direction from others, as well as be self-motivated
• Team Player - Ability to work in a team environment 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Preferred but not required: Associates Degree in HR or Business Administration or related field
• Preferred but not required: aPHR, PHR or SHRM certification

Travel Requirements: 

Travel between Homer, Seldovia, and Anchor Point. Travel may be by car, boat, or plane. Travel to and from Homer and Seldovia is primarily by small airplane. Travel is conducted as day-trips unless otherwise requested by circumstances, and inclement weather may make overnight stays necessary.

What You'll Get:

• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year
• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)
• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.
• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K.
• Long term disability insurance
• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.
• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara in the Human Resources Department at 907-435-3217 or email tkain@svt.org.

Salary : $300 - $250,000