Description

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic and handson HR advisor to leaders and employees.

About this position: Human Resources Business Partner

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. 

This role provides guidance across HR functions, drives operational excellence, supports federal contracting requirements, and contributes to a positive employee experience. The HRBP will proactively partner with leadership to address organizational needs, cultivate strong working relationships, and ensure alignment between HR practices and business goals.

This position requires strong judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leadership and operational teams, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations.
• Conduct regular checkins with assigned business units to ensure alignment with HR priorities.
• Interpret and apply contracts, CBA provisions, regulations, and policy requirements consistently across the organization.
• Educate managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and performance development expectations.
• Manage all onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with managers to develop written materials such as communications, training resources, and performance documents.
• Generate and analyze HR reports, metrics, and regulatory deliverables to support leadership decisionmaking.
• Lead or support crossfunctional HR projects that enhance processes, systems, or employee experience.
• Utilize HRIS systems to analyze data, manage transactions, and generate required reports.
• Maintain and update HR policies, forms, procedures, and workflows to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Conduct audits of HR practices, identify areas of risk or improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate newhire orientation sessions as needed.
• Administer DOT and nonDOT drug testing programs, including coordination of preemployment and random testing.
• Respond to employee information requests and HR inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

Education

• Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience across multiple functional areas.
• Previous experience supporting a multicompany environment and/or federal contracting strongly preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management and related tools preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and a desire to deepen expertise, including OFCCP, federal contracting, and compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documentation, reporting, and professional correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, actively listen to employee concerns, and work effectively across a diverse workforce.
• Organized, attentive to detail, with strong time and project management skills to prioritize and deliver work on time.
• Analytical, problemsolving, and critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to evaluate issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong knowledge of the Human Resources disciplines, best practices and applicable Federal and state employment law such as Title VII, EEOC, ADEA, FMLA, SCA, DBA, US DOL Wage & Hour, USERRA, ADA, ERISA, and FLSA.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, contracts, and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and stay current on regulatory and industry developments.
• Ability to identify compliance risks, interpret policy and regulatory requirements, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules. 
• Ability to operate independently, research solutions, and exercise sound judgement in decision-making.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary data.
• Knowledge of HR processes; including recruiting, talent management, training, compensation, benefits, and HRIS administration.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, including conducting needs assessments, meeting quality standards, and ensuring employee satisfaction.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and drug-testing program requirements.

Preferred 

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or similar certification.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint or comparable HRIS.
• Experience dealing with or working in a union environment.
• Experience working with an Alaska Native Corporation or ample knowledge of Alaska Native culture.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment 

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. 

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements 

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.   

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference 

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.