Human Resources Business Partner

Calista Brice LLCRegular
** Pay Range: $81,000 - $90,000
** Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

Calista Brice is a dynamic family of 20+ companies tackling the toughest challenges in construction, engineering, and environmental services. Founded in 2012 and backed by over 60 years of industry experience, we've grown into a powerhouse group that combines the resources of a large organization with the agility and personal touch of smaller firms.

Our team provides centralized services for our companies, such as IT, HR, and business operational support. We deliver these vital services so our subsidiaries can focus on their specialized work. As part of our team, you'll develop versatile business skills while building relationships across diverse industries and making a meaningful impact on our entire organization. Your expertise will directly support our mission of strengthening our subsidiaries while creating opportunities that benefit Alaska Native communities.

As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will work onsite in Tacoma, WA and will serve as a strategic, hands-on HR leader supporting assigned Calista Brice subsidiary companies across multiple states. This role functions as a trusted advisor to managers and executives, providing expert guidance in all areas of Human Resources including recruiting, onboarding, employee and labor relations, union interaction and remittance reporting, coaching and performance management, benefits coordination, workforce planning, compliance, policy interpretation, data analysis, and employment law.

You will provide advanced analytical support, including workforce metrics, trend analysis, and benefit cost calculations. This role requires a seasoned HR professional who can independently manage complex HR matters, influence leaders, think creatively, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced construction environment. You will be responsible for driving positive employee experiences, supporting business goals, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR processes, programs, and policies.
* Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including specialized regulations such as Davis-Bacon Act, Alaska Native corporation requirements, OFCCP, VETS, EEO, and other federal contracting mandates. Proactively research and apply legal updates affecting multiple jurisdictions and work sites.
* Manage and ensure accuracy of personnel records, maintaining compliance with recordkeeping standards across geographically dispersed locations.
* Draft, review, and update comprehensive job descriptions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and compliance with job classification standards.
* Conduct internal wage analyses and compensation reviews; assist in standardizing job pricing procedures and ensure competitive and compliant wage structures.
* Oversee the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including job postings, candidate screening, new hire paperwork, benefits communication/enrollment, and coordination of training programs.
* Partner with leadership to manage employee relations matters including supervisor coaching, employee counseling, conflict resolution, union relations, grievance handling, discipline, corrective action plans, and internal investigations.
* Serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to managers and executives, influencing decisions with HR best practices, creative problem-solving, and adaptable approaches aligned with company goals.
* Oversee benefit deduction calculations, ensuring accurate payroll deduction entries and reconciliation; manage 401(k) plan entry, eligibility verification, compliance, and reporting in partnership with vendors and payroll.
* Coordinate with payroll systems (Spectrum, Deltek & Costpoint) to ensure accurate and compliant processing of employee compensation and benefit records.
* Assist in managing workers’ compensation claims by collaborating closely with the Director of Safety and Risk to ensure timely and effective claim resolution.
* Administer drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment screening, random testing, post-accident investigations, and reasonable suspicion assessments, in partnership with the Director of Safety and Risk.
* Maintain and update employee handbooks, company policies, performance evaluation systems, merit and bonus programs, and ensure company-wide communication and understanding of changes.
* Collaborate in workforce planning and scalability efforts to support operational needs, including forecasting, staffing analysis, and…