HR Business Partner

Cook Inlet Region, Inc.

. Oversee HR functions and manage a team administering human resources transaction functions for assigned companies and/or government contracts within the CIRI enterprise .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources management, including employee relations, compliance with employment laws, and government contract regulations. Proficient in developing HR strategies, facilitating training initiatives, and managing performance management programs.

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Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsGovernment Contract ExperiencePHR CertificationTraining Program Development

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Hard Skills

Human Resources FunctionsPerformance ManagementFMLA AdministrationADA AdministrationHRIS CoordinationMetrics CompilationJob Description DraftingOnboardingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingJudgmentSupervisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR Certification

Industry Keywords

CIRIANCSA CorporationsFederal Employment LawsState Employment LawsLocal Employment Laws8(a) RegulationsFAR Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee HR functions and manage a team administering human resources transaction functions for assigned companies and/or government contracts within the CIRI enterprise
Manage employee relations, labor relations and performance concerns with the Senior Director, Human Resources
Provide guidance to all levels of the company
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and government contractor, 8(a) and FAR regulations
Communicate and implement HR best practices
Organize and manage company or government contract transition plans
Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
Create, facilitate and execute company-wide training initiatives and maintain the company-wide training calendar
Coordinate HRIS and systems
Source trainings upon request
Facilitate manager lunch and learn programs
Administer employee development and performance management programs
Administer FMLA and ADA programs
Communicate company policies and procedures
Compile HR-related metrics
Assist with the employee recognition program
Provide backup recruitment support, including drafting job descriptions and interview questions, attending interviews, and onboarding
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or other related field; degree may be substituted for two additional years’ human resources experience
Five years’ Human Resources experience illustrating strong experience in two or more functional areas
Two years’ supervisory experience
Two years of government contract related experience
PHR preferred
Work experience with for-profit or Alaska Native Corporations strongly preferred
Ability to pass a background screening
Intermediate knowledge of general human resources functions, best practices and regulations
Intermediate supervisory skills
Intermediate administrative skills
Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and industry-standard computer software and databases
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills
Ability to make decisions, solve problems and exercise excellent judgment
Knowledge of ANCSA corporations and the businesses and activities of CIRI, its subsidiaries and its non-profit agencies
High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information
Sufficient fine motor skills for use of computers, with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time
Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis
Visual and communication ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency and at or above shoulder height on occasion
Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Paid time off
401K with employer match
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Fully remote schedule for candidates who live outside of Alaska
Hybrid work schedule for candidates based in Anchorage, AK