The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. 

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. 

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan:  After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:
The Lead Human Resources (HR) Specialist leads the administration of the day-to-day operations of the HR Specialist functions and duties. The Lead HR Specialist partners with management to support staff, organization-wide, by guiding HR Specialist with complex and specialized administrative tasks in the following functional areas: customer service, department administration, training and development, recruitment, benefits and compensation, and workplace relations. The Lead HR Specialist also leads the HR Specialist team, guiding their development and ensuring HR Shared Services processes are streamlined and aligned with organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Leads the daily operations of the HR Shared Services team, ensuring smooth and efficient handling of employee inquiries, onboarding, and administrative processes.

 

Manage and escalate complex employee relations concerns, providing guidance to HR Specialists on effective resolution strategies while ensuring compliance with company policies.

 

Leads and coordinates collaboration for the onboarding process, including scheduling, background checks, and new hire orientation, ensuring all pre-employment requirements are met and records are accurately maintained.

 

Maintains oversight of employee files, badging systems, and background clearances to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while safeguarding the confidentiality of HR records.

 

Collaborates with Shared Services management on projects and audits, while cross-training HR Specialist on key processes such as onboarding, new hire orientation, audits, to build team proficiency.

 

Assists in developing and executing employee engagement strategies, facilitating positive employee relations, and addressing workforce concerns proactively.

 

Identifies areas for improvement in HR processes and systems, implementing best practices to streamline operations and enhance service delivery across all HR functions.

 

Submitting requisitions for inventory and supplies.

 

Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of customer services concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of multi-line telephone systems operation.
• Knowledge of basic purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of filing procedures.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native culture and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Systems.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly learn payroll management, HRIS systems, and computer applications.
• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in maintaining and updating office and administrator schedules.
• Knowledge of human resources procedures.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of contract language.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

An associate’s degree in Business or related field. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory – Three (3) years human resources experience. Equivalent education, training, or similar experience may be substituted for relevant experience.

 

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Security Awareness training: General role, within 30 days of employment start date.