Human Resources Generalist I, II, III, IV - UIC Corporate
On-siteUtqiagvik, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Execute professional human resources duties across recruitment, employee relations, HRIS administration, compensation, benefits, and compliance. Process employee lifecycle transactions, manage workers' compensation claims, and ensure adherence to federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, and Davis-Bacon Act requirements. Develop and implement HR policies, lead complex initiatives, and mentor junior staff while providing strategic guidance to leadership. Collaborate with employees and business leaders to optimize talent and organizational structure, create workforce metrics, and support change management efforts. Maintain confidentiality of personnel records and exercise independent judgment on complex human resources matters.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Zero (0) to two (2) years of professional-level human resources experience
- Basic knowledge of human resources principles and employment laws
- Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
- Two (2) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources experience
- Experience supporting employee relations, HRIS administration, benefits, compliance, and employment law
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources generalist experience
- Experience developing and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures
- Experience leading Human Resources projects and mentoring junior staff
- Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources generalist experience
- Advanced experience developing, implementing, and interpreting human resources policies, programs, and procedures
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, employment law compliance, organizational development, compensation, and HR strategy
- Experience leading complex human resources projects and serving as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leadership
- Ability to mentor, coach, and provide guidance to lower-level human resources staff
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment on complex human resources matters
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels
- Strong HRIS experience
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, SCA, Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), and general employment laws (commensurate with level)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Human Resources certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
- Experience within the government contracting industry
- Experience administering or supporting Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) compliance
- Experience with UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) or a comparable Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Experience supporting government compliance requirements
- Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Experience leading human resources projects, process improvements, or organizational change initiatives
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