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Human Resources Assistant

Seldovia Village Tribe IRA
Full-time
On-site
Homer, Alaska, United States
$30 - $32 USD yearly
HR Entry Level

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!


This position is based in Homer, Alaska


Hours:  Full-time


Salary Range: $30 - $32 per hour, depending on experience


What You'll Do:

  • Assist and coordinate with HR Director to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Human Resources Department.
  • Provide onboarding of new staff, including communicating with new hires to complete all necessary onboarding documentation, and scheduling and facilitating new hire orientation.
  • Enter employee data and update employee changes in our HRIS system.
  • Support the timely completion of employee evaluations through tracking, notification and reminders to SVT  employees and supervisors.
  • Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.
  • Acts as a liaison between SVT and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, and retirement plan providers.
  • Gather and organize data, files and materials to assist the HR Director with complete reports for the Seldovia Tribal Council, granting agency site visits, and other entities as assigned.
  • Create and maintain clinic administrative files (paper and digital).
  • Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately, including updating benefits programs with merit increases.
  • Maintain and update SVT intranet and/or MCN (Policy Manager). Manage and post files, forms, policies, calendars, and all other materials kept on the intranet and communicate information on intranet/server access to all employees.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for on-site interviewees and other individuals as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

What You'll Need: 

  • Timely and regular communication with the ability to constantly communicate verbally and in written form.
  • Great customer service skills
  • Excellent skills in planning, and prioritizing. Be accurate and detail-oriented
  • Good problem assessment and problem solving skills
  • Reliability – regular, consistent and on-time attendance
  • Ability to both accept and follow direction from others, as well as be self-motivated
  • Team Player - Ability to work in a team environment 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Preferred but not required: Associates Degree in HR or Business Administration or related field
  • Preferred but not required: Prior HR and/or office experience
  • Preferred but not required: aPHR certification

Travel Requirements: 


Travel between Homer, Seldovia, and Anchor Point. Travel may be by car, boat, or plane. Travel to and from Seldovia is primarily by small airplane. Travel is conducted as day-trips unless otherwise requested by circumstances, and inclement weather may make overnight stays necessary.

 

What You'll Get:

  • 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • 12 Days of Sick Leave per year
  • 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)
  • FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.
  • Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
  • Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K.
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.
  • Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:


Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 


Contact Us:


If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara in the Human Resources Department at 907-435-3217 or email tkain@svt.org.