Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist at Goldbelt, Incorporated

Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Its mission is to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of more than 4,200 Alaska Native shareholders. The company manages over 30 subsidiaries and provides centers of excellence in a shared‑service center model based out of Herndon, Virginia.

Goldbelt places a strong emphasis on recognizing and rewarding dedication and hard work. The team is focused on gold‑standard customer service and professional growth with competitive benefits, profit‑sharing plans, and support for a business model that gives back to the community of shareholders.

The HR Generalist will act as a consultant/partner within Corporate Headquarters, Juneau, AK, for assigned subsidiaries and corporate entities on all Human Resources matters. The role aligns best HR practices to business strategies in a rapidly changing, complex, fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities include fostering and maintaining internal relationships, coaching for performance improvement, advising and negotiating in conflict situations, and assisting in organizational effectiveness.

The HR Generalist delivers full life‑cycle HR solutions in recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and training & development, while collaborating with the HR Manager and all levels of management to implement policies, practices, and procedures.

• Provides full‑cycle recruitment support for both seasonal and permanent positions for Alaska Operations.
• Responsible for onboarding and off‑boarding employees, including new‑hire and benefits paperwork and orientation.
• Onboarding new managers and site leads for respective LLCs.
• Assist supervisors in handling performance and discipline matters and provide information on progressive discipline, evaluation procedures, and complaint and grievance procedures.
• Conduct fact‑finding personnel investigations and prepare draft reports and recommendations.
• Prepare and review letters of performance expectation, instruction, warning, reprimand, suspension, and termination. Facilitate dispute resolution within the assigned business area as necessary to ensure consistent, uniform, and fair application of Goldbelt’s policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply employment laws, benefit plans, HR related policies and procedures, and terms of collective bargaining and employment agreements. Provide explanations to employees and supervisors on the same.
• Serve as a resource for technical HR and payroll staff by providing guidance and direction on personnel and benefit processing functions. Work with staff to ensure accuracy of benefit enrollments and data entry in the HRIS.
• Assist employees with leave management (STD/LTD/FMLA/Military). Monitor claims, review ongoing payments, and inform insurance when employees return to work.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to front and mid‑level leaders and employees.
• Develop a reputation as a neutral and approachable HR Generalist focused on employees, managers, and the organization.
• Support the development and strategic implementation of policies, procedures and tools to support performance management, communication and relationship building while fostering positive relationships between employees and managers.
• Maintain legally compliant personnel documentation and records management.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation plan administration and claims. Audit support for worker’s comp, 401(k). Assist with federal compliance reporting of VETS 4212, EEO1, ACA, and AAP.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to interact with a wide variety of staff and senior management.
• Embrace change, learn quickly, and thrive in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Work harmoniously within cross‑functional teams to achieve common objectives.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with co‑workers and with outside agencies, partners, shareholders, and business associates.
• Strong cultural awareness and…