Description

We are searching for an experienced Human Resources Generalist at our Palmer HQ facility. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

The fundamental purpose of this position is to perform significant duties in professional HR disciplines. Other duties include participating in the development of and administering of company policies and procedures; ensuring that the records of the Human Resources department are accurate and complete.  General operational oversight is provided by the Human Resources Manager. The ability to be discreet with proprietary information while maintaining files and records in a highly confidential manner is critically important. 

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Benefit Administration
HRIS Development and Enhancement
Employment and Recruitment
Employee Relations and Communication
Compensation Administration
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST:           

Benefits Administration:

Completes all health and welfare paperwork for newly hired employees into the Associations health and welfare plan and adjoining programs.
Advises employees on benefits available to them, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, defined contribution, and health and safety. 
General administration for the Association’s health and welfare benefit record keeping systems, to include computer system and benefit file maintenance.
Computes monthly insurance premiums and related payments. Prepares payment statements and other reports to benefits providers. Reconciles employee premiums to monthly billing statements.  Monitors insurance reports to verify accuracy.
Administers the MTA FMLA, short term, long term, disability, AD&D and life insurance programs, under the oversight of the Benefits Specialist.
HRIS Development and Enhancement:

Supports the development, enhancement and implementation of HR information systems and other business system applications, as required to achieve ongoing operations and objectives.
Advises management on HR system applications to include current usage, future functionality, setup design and maintenance. May participate in public user groups regarding such matters.
Coordinates with external and internal entities on matters that affect automated HR business system applications, data security, databases, report writing and related processes.
Instructs applicable personnel on effective use of HR business system applications and documents processes.
  Employment and Recruitment:

Performs employment and recruitment efforts to include internal and external advertising of position vacancies and/or notification to IBEW Union Hall; prescreening resumes, administering employment testing, coordinating interviews, obtaining necessary approvals for applicant selection; ensuring consistency and conformity with established procedures; and verifying background information, educational requirements, and references.
Promotes recruitment efforts by representing MTA at community events (i.e., Job Fairs, Career Day). Interacts with the community groups and outside agencies to advise possible applicants on employment opportunities within MTA.  
Prepares offers of employment for prospective employees in accordance with company standards
Coordinates and presents all new hire employee orientations and conducts exit interviews and layoff clearings.
Employee Relations and Communication:

Participates in conducting employee orientation to include anti-harassment, benefits, and other human resource topics.
Responds to employment questions and handles complaints tactfully.
May serve as a departmental employee relations liaison.
Participates in the coordination, administration, and application of the Association’s Wellness Program initiatives.
Assists with corporate communication as it relates to the HR department’s ongoing operations and objectives.
Compensation Administration:

Notifies supervisors and managers on a monthly basis as to which of their employees are scheduled for a performance review.
Updates the HR information system when performance appraisals are complete.
Provides advice and guidance to supervisors and managers about the compensation policy.
Ensures proper authorization before processing salary increase, performance rating and other personnel forms. Responsible for tracking and routing of HR correspondence, to include performance evaluations, billings, grievances, complaints, etc.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.

Substitution:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Post graduate education in the field or a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.            

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Three years of professional human resources experience, two years of which must include progressively responsible experience in benefits administration.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Alaska driver’s license.

SUPERVISION:

None

EFFECT OF ERROR:   

Errors in employee's normal work activity may put employer at substantial risk.  Most errors can be substantially corrected within one year after identification.  Correction may require a high level of disruption of normal resource allocations in other departments as well as their own.

JOB SCOPE:     

The individual employee will perform a multiplicity of functions or professional procedures which go beyond repetitive operations.  The tasks assume a greater complexity; they are likely to require creativity and a demonstration of vocational and/or professional initiative.  The ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time is essential.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT:   

Job responsibilities are mostly non-routine and may involve issues affecting several MTA departments.  Problem solving requires considerable research and analysis.  Independent judgment may establish precedent, committing capital and resources, within MTA.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposed to unpleasant and stressful conditions, usually on a frequent basis, due to investigations resulting in adverse employment actions against fellow employees.  Fast paced working environment often requiring rapid transition, change and focus.  Normal job duties may put employee at risk of retaliation by current and past employees, as well as other external entities.

*full (PDF) job description available upon request*

Employment Type: Full - Time

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here: 

https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/860?c=mta