At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?
We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.
The compensation range for this job is:
$46,286.00 - $58,348.00POSITION SUMMARY
Under close supervision, the Human Resources Associate performs professional level work in support of a wide variety of Human Resources activities within the Company. This position will perform administrative duties including data entry and filing, maintaining personnel records and assisting with record audits. The HR Associate will also assist with gathering documentation for audits as well as processing vendor and benefits payment activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Assist with maintaining data entry and sorting inquiries within the Human Resources department.
Maintain personnel files in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assist with drafting communications and job descriptions.
May assist with coordinating meetings, trainings, interviews and/or orientations.
Processing vendor payments and benefits contributions.
Assist with administration of contracts with outside vendors.
Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field. Equivalent education, experience, and training may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for year basis.
Experience: One year of professional level human resources experience.
Preferred: Experience using Workday HCM.
Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiencies working with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in human resources, business administration, or closely related field (or equivalent experience)
- One year of professional-level human resources experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience using Workday HCM
- Detail oriented
- Initiative
- Judgment
- Innovative (ability to look beyond standard solutions)
- Problem solving
- Ability to maintain personnel files in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Ability to process vendor payments and benefits contributions
What We Do
With more than 120 years serving the Last Frontier, Alaska Communications is Alaska’s leading broadband and managed IT service provider. From connecting homes with fiber to the home and unlimited internet, to partnering with Alaska’s largest companies, we aim to transform quality of life and commerce, connecting Alaskans to Alaskans and Alaskans to the world. Learn more at www.alaskacommunications.com.
