Senior Human Resources Generalist

Cook Inlet Housing Authority in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted partner to both employees and leadership. This onsite role spans a wide range of HR functions, from employee relations and recruitment to benefits, performance management, and organizational initiatives. The position offers a salary range of USD 85,000 - 92,500 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment in collaboration with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, design sourcing strategies, attract qualified candidates, conduct interviews, and guide the hiring process from posting to onboarding.
• Enhance candidate experience by delivering an engaging, efficient recruitment and onboarding process aligned with the organization's culture and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and supervisors, offering guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workplace practices.
• Conduct workplace inquiries and help resolve concerns with fairness and professional judgment.
• Coach supervisors on performance management, development planning, conflict resolution, and strategies to boost engagement.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and organizational leaders to identify process improvements and improve the overall employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, promoting consistency and accountability across the organization.
• Participate as a contributing member of the HR team on special projects, initiatives, and backup support for benefits administration as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and employment law compliance.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What’s in it for you?

• Join a community-focused organization committed to housing equity and long-term sustainability.
• Lead efforts that directly affect the quality of life for families and communities we serve.
• Collaborate with colleagues who value teamwork and excellence across all aspects of the work.
• Advance your career in a dynamic environment that supports continuous learning, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking an experienced HR professional who is adept at building relationships while delivering trusted guidance to employees and leaders. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner, strong communicator, and trusted advisor who can balance the employee experience with organizational objectives.

Successful candidates will bring

• A passion for fostering a positive employee experience through engaging recruitment, onboarding, and workplace culture initiatives that support long-term retention.
• Strong full-cycle recruitment experience, including developing recruitment strategies, sourcing and attracting qualified talent, facilitating interviews, and guiding successful hiring decisions.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective talent acquisition solutions.
• Solid employee relations skills, including conducting workplace investigations and resolving concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Experience managing multiple HR functions while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness.
• The ability to coach and advise supervisors while serving as a trusted resource on a broad range of human resource matters.
• A solid understanding of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to contribute across multiple HR functions and organizational initiatives.

Application questions

• Are you related to anyone currently employed at Cook Inlet Housing Authority?
• Are you affiliated with a federally recognized tribe?