Human Resources Assistant

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our growing team.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

KGS need a self-motivated and experienced HR Assistant to support our busy HR department and our new hires. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the employee on-boarding process including sending on-boarding invitations, scheduling, and conducting new employee orientations and managing a high volume of employment records into our HR database. If you are a professional with a strong sense of discretion and thrive in a busy environment, we want to hear from you.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for new hires, providing critical support to both candidates and hiring managers during onboarding.
• Send on-boarding invitations through our HRIS, working closely with our recruiters to make sure all new hires have completed the necessary paperwork.
• Responsible to ensure the timely execution and completion of workflow for each new employee.
• Ensure timely entry of employee's documentation into E-Verify.
• Plan, schedule and conduct new hire orientations and on-boarding activities to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all processes and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Manage and maintain HR information, accurately enter new hire critical information, i.e., salary, title, reporting manager, changes to benefits, salary, etc.

• Maintain integrity of record keeping for all employees. Organize, compile, update company personnel records and documentation within our HRIS.
• Perform periodic audits of HRIS files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and saved appropriately.
• Identify innovative and creative new ways to onboard new employees/reach a more scalable and measurable onboarding experience.

• Work collaboratively with all departments in supporting HR programs, including recruiting, hiring managers, IT, security and payroll to support process improvements and effectiveness of policy/procedural changes.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Support all internal and external HR related Inquiries and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field a plus
• 2+ years prior human resources experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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