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19d ago

Human Resources Generalist (RFT-Exempt)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Palmer, AK

Palmer, AK

19d ago

$36 - $37/hr Full time Employee Records Employee Relations Hiring

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Job Description

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a Human Resources Generalist (RFT-Exempt) to oversee the administration of HR programs and deliver essential services to Borough employees, supervisors, and managers. Based on-site in Palmer, Alaska, this role spans recruitment, employee relations, policy administration, training, and HR operations, all aligned with Borough policies and core values.

Details

Location: Palmer, AK (onsite)
Salary: USD 36 - 37 per hour
Job type: RFT-Exempt

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and government reporting requirements that impact HR functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting remain compliant.
Collaborate with colleagues to address internal and external inquiries; provide backup coverage and support the office when others are unavailable.
Lead HR projects and programs across recruitment, employee relations, policy administration, training, recognition initiatives, retention, development, and team-building efforts.
Oversee Borough recruitment and hiring workflows; assist in crafting recruitment strategies and interview questions; create or approve requisitions and postings; assess applicant eligibility.
Manage onboarding for new hires and conduct new employee orientations.
Act as system administrator for HR software and related databases.
Administer the salary program, initiating and processing pay changes and other status updates for employees.
Oversee the employee performance evaluation process.
Handle Family Medical Leave Act functions, including notification, approval, tracking, and follow-up.
Establish and maintain personnel files and other HR records.
Serve as an employee relations advocate by listening, communicating, and working with leadership to resolve issues between staff and supervisors.
Advise management on appropriate resolution of employee relations matters; assist supervisors with disciplinary notices and related documentation; conduct exit interviews and analyze results to understand separations.
Assist with investigating and resolving employee relations issues.
Complete special projects as assigned, set timelines, conduct research, and organize information.
Respond to a variety of HR-related questions and requests.
Assist with workers' compensation processing as directed.
Prepare preliminary budget estimates for the Director, monitor expenditures, request adjustments as needed, and administer assigned contracts under the Director’s direction.
Prepare disbursement requests to process invoices, track the Director’s expenses, and handle various financial and responsibility agreements; prepare purchasing requests, code authorizations and invoices, and process reimbursement claims.
Provide website design support and update the Department webpage.
Ensure compliance with federal and state labor law reporting; prepare responses to salary surveys, EEO and Affirmative Action reports, employment information requests, workers’ compensation claim reports, and information requests from public or agency entities.
Perform related duties as assigned.

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