HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Cook Inlet Region, Inc is seeking a talented Human Resources Business Partner to join our HR team. Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI's regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena'ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world.

This position is based in Anchorage, AK but offers a fully remote schedule for candidates who live outside of Alaska. Remote employees may be required to travel to the corporate office on a regular schedule. For candidates who are based in Anchorage, AK, CIRI offers a hybrid work schedule.

CIRI's offices are conveniently located in mid-town Anchorage at the Fireweed Business Center, a modern building that represents CIRI's cultural diversity, respect for the land, and sustainability. The Fireweed Business Center reflects our heritage in the displayed Alaska Native art and interior design.

CIRI offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees. Benefits include : paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as well as life and disability benefits.

In alignment with CIRI's mission and values, the Human Resources Business Partner serves in professional capacity overseeing the HR functions and managing a team who administer human resources transaction functions of assigned companies and / or government contracts within the CIRI enterprise. The Human Resources Business Partner is an SME in recruitment, HRIS, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, FMLA, ADA, as well as state, federal and government contracting compliance.

Major Activities (Typical Duties / Responsibilities) :

• In conjunction with the Senior Director, Human Resources, manage employee relations, labor relations and performance concerns as well as provide sound 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 best practices
• Organize and manage company or government contract transition plans, ensuring :

Organized transition timeline

Create, facilitate and execute company-wide training initiatives and maintain company-wide training calendar

Skills / Abilities :

Physical Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

CIRI does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. CIRI adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. CIRI reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.