Human Resources Business Partner

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) offers world-class expertise and resources to help our customers succeed. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), BSNC provides a unique opportunity to partner with an Indigenous organization whose mission goes beyond business. BSNC's vast number of highly qualified companies include many 8(a) and HUBZone Certified businesses.

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. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Partner with Operations Managers and business leaders to support HR operations, contract compliance, and workforce initiatives.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor to employees and managers on employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with employment contracts, CBAs, federal and state employment laws, and company policies.
• Manage all employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding.
• Support hiring efforts through job description management, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and compensation recommendations.
• Coordinate HR programs, policy updates, training initiatives, and organizational changes.
• Maintain HRIS data, employee records, workforce metrics, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and update HR policies, procedures, forms, and process improvements to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct HR audits and partner with leadership to identify and implement process improvements.
• Support EEO, Affimative Action, OFCCP, and other regulatory compliance requirements, including required filings and reporting.
• Administer company drug and alcohol testing programs, including DOT and non-DOT testing.
• Prepare employment verifications, unemployment responses, HR reports, and other employee-related documentation.
• Lead and participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives to support business objectives.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, investigations, and professional correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and practices, including employee relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, performance management, and HRIS administration.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including government contracting requirements and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, contracts, policies, and employment-related issues and provide practical solutions.
• Skilled in identifying compliance risks, conducting research, and recommending corrective actions.
• Familiarity with DOT and drug testing regulations.
• Proficient in HR technology systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
• Prior experience with HRIS data management, preferably Deltek CostPoint.
• Prior experience dealing with or working in a union environment.
• Prior experience working with an Alaska Native Corporation, 8(a)…