ROLE DETAILS:
The Human Resources Advisor (Employee Relations) provides expert advice and support to managers and employees on a broad range of employee relations matters, including the intake, assessment, and coordination of workplace investigations. The role promotes fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace practices while fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive organizational culture.
Safety Requirements
• Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment.
• Operate in accordance with and comply the Company’s Safety and Health Policy, Health and Safety Management System, and with all site policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive involvement with continuous Health & Safety improvement processes.
• Active participation in all communication and awareness systems.
Environmental Requirements
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management, and seek to eliminate or control the risks of damage to the natural environment.
• Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environmental Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive involvement with continuous environmental management improvement processes.
• Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimises damage to the natural environment.
• Prevent pollution and minimise waste generation through reduced consumption and increased re-use and recycling.
Stakeholder Requirements
• To foster friendly and professional working relationships with all external Stakeholders/contacts.
This includes landholders, members of the local community, contractors and visitors. Operate in accordance with Company’s Stakeholder Policy.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
• Provide HR Advisor support to site personnel, delivering timely guidance on employee relations, HR policies, and employment practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations, prepare detailed reports, and partner with department managers on performance management, corrective actions, and appropriate outcomes.
• Prepare and process employment documentation, maintain accurate personnel records, and perform HRIS and employee data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret market compensation data to support compensation and benefits programs, salary reviews, and pay recommendations.
• Coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, selection, onboarding, and new hire orientation in line with operational requirements and budget.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and company employment laws, regulations, and policies, providing practical HR guidance and recommendations to management.
• Prepare professional reports, correspondence, and presentations while maintaining confidential employee files, records, and databases.
• Effectively prioritize competing deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing business and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams to support a positive workplace culture and ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
• Preparation monthly reports for corporate and site operations.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a Human Resources Generalist or HR Advisor role with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, recruitment, HR administration, and compliance.
• Professional HR certification (PHR or SPHR) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US and Alaska employment laws, including COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, and FLSA
• Possess valid US Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.
Desired Experience & Competencies
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in a Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, or Employee Relations role.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations, managing employee relations matters, and providing practical HR advice to leaders.
• Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and offboarding.
• Experience interpreting and applying U.S. federal and state employment laws, with knowledge of Alaska employment legislation considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, HR compliance, and employment legislation.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), with experience using ADP, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting compensation reviews, HR reporting, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Must successfully pass a post-offer physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Possess valid US Driver’s License.
• Other duties as required