Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist plays a pivotal role in our organization by overseeing critical HR functions, including Workers' Compensation, FMLA, Employee Relations, and Benefits Administration. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive HR guidance, ensuring compliance, and occasionally assisting with payroll and other assigned duties.

Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Oversee FMLA administration, including eligibility determinations, leave tracking, and communication with employees. Maintain accurate FMLA records and documentation, ensuring compliance with FMLA regulations and guidelines.
• Lead efforts to resolve employee relations issues, conflicts, and grievances. Conduct investigations as needed and recommend appropriate actions.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries. Collaborate with benefit providers and employees to address benefit-related matters, ensuring compliance with benefit plan regulations and reporting.
• Participate in the recruitment process, coordinate and facilitate new employee onboarding for seamless transitions into the company, and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives.
• Provide accurate and timely HR advice and counsel to employees and managers across the organization. Stay current with HR practices and industry trends.
• Assist in payroll processing and related tasks.
• Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and records

Knowledge/Training/Certifications:

• High-School Diploma/GED & SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe platforms.
• Strong understanding of Workers' Compensation regulations and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of FMLA laws and requirements.
• Proficiency in employee relations best practices.
• Familiarity with benefit plan administration, including payroll.
• Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems.
  

Company Description

Three Bears Alaska is a family-owned chain of Alaskan grocery stores with so much more. We are committed to providing customers with quality goods and services at the lowest possible price. We strive to meet the needs of our customers by offering a diverse range of products and exceptional customer service. With multiple locations throughout Alaska, Three Bears Alaska, Inc. is dedicated to serving the local community and creating a positive shopping experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay

Pay Range: Starting at $58,000/annually (Dependent in Experience and Education)

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday
• Exempt

Office Location and Travel:

• LOCATION: In person
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Working Environment
Work is performed in a store setting with ability to speak and receive phone communications often. Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment. Continuously standing, walking, reaching at/below shoulders, frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds below waist, up to 50 pounds at waist/chest and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.