ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner provides vital support to one of Aleut Federal’s ever-growing population of employees and leaders. In this role you will primarily support one of our 4 dynamic business lines. You will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management, formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to the Aleut Federal team that directly affects our business and employees. The HR Business Partner must have excellent communication skills, broad knowledge of labor laws, HR compliance for government contractors, and an enthusiasm to be a part of the Aleut Team

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts regular meetings with respective business units and leaders.

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.

• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.

• Partners with the other departments to ensure programs and initiatives are implemented wholistically.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Relevant work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.

EXPERIENCE

• 8 to 10 years of experience in the human resources field

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including but not limited to compensation practices, organizational assessment, diversity and inclusion, performance management, employee relations, and federal and state employment laws.

• Labor relations/collective bargaining experience strongly preferred.

• Experience in government contracting and/or the tech space preferred.

• Willingness to obtain a certification through SHRM or HRCI is preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and/or UKG a plus.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Critical Thinking – Evaluate and interpret data, facts, and information to create unique and creative solutions and proposals.

• Interpersonal Skills – Able to communicate effectively with different people in varying fields and positions.

• Teamwork – Work collaboratively not only with members of the Aleut Team but with outside clients, customers, and contractors.

• Organizational Proficiency – Plan, prioritize, and achieve goals to maximize the impact of the role of HR Business Partner.

• Flexibility/Adaptability – Able to cope and adjust with the inevitable disruptions to the best laid plans of mice and men.

• Drive – Motivated to succeed and be a part of the success of the Aleut Federal mission of giving back to our Shareholders, providing our clients with consistent excellence in execution, and bettering communities by being an active participant in our local markets.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening.