COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC. 

Job Title:             HR Business Partner/Sr. HR Business Partner

Department:        Human Resources

Reports To:         Manager/Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Supervises:        None

FLSA Status:      Exempt

Pay Grade:          E2/E3

Job Type:            Regular, Full-Time

AKBCU: No         ICPA: No

 

General Functions:

The HR Business Partner/Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP/Sr. HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor. Partnering with designated business units, the HRBP/Sr. HRBP connects HR strategy to operational goals, bringing consultative expertise across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance to build an employee-oriented, high-performance culture grounded in CITC's core values.

 

Working in partnership with CITC's people, the HRBP helps attract, develop, and retain talent that advances the organization's mission and fulfills its endless potential. The HRBP maintains a strong understanding of the assigned unit's goals, culture, and landscape, and is expected to formulate cross-functional partnerships across HR that deliver measurable value to management and employees alike.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Business Partner

• Advise business unit leaders on talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and market trends, translating organizational goals into actionable hiring plans.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout selection, screening and referring qualified candidates to support lasting hires and pathways for emerging talent.
• Ensure hiring practices are consistent, equitable, ethical, and compliant with CITC policy and applicable law.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on offer strategy, including salary, incentives, start dates, and key terms, balancing fiscal stewardship with competitive, equitable pay.
• Contribute to new hire orientation and onboarding, connecting new employees to CITC's mission from day one.
• Develop and review job descriptions for accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Coach supervisors and employees through performance concerns with empathy and accountability, identifying root causes and sustainable solutions.
• Serve as a responsive, trusted point of contact for supervisors and employees, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Meet regularly with assigned departments to build partnerships, share guidance, and address issues before they escalate.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise HR leadership on implications and recommended action.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements clearly to all audiences, integrating conduct and compliance expectations into daily operations.
• Partner with department leadership on performance management, setting clear standards and providing HRIS tools that support accountability.
• Support HR audits and quality assurance, participate in staff meetings and training, and provide backup coverage for HR administrative functions, including reception.
• Provide HRIS troubleshooting and guidance, removing obstacles to effective system use.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Sr. HR Business Partner

• Perform all duties and responsibilities above with an advanced level of proficiency.
• Serve as acting HR manager when the manager is unavailable.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems, balancing stability with innovation.
• Support program leadership with data analysis, reporting, file reviews, scheduling, training, and escalated policy issues.
• Model respectful, relationship-centered leadership as an approachable problem-solver who builds alignment across departments.
• Serve as subject matter expert and mentor, developing others with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Lead special projects and engage in strategic, organization-wide initiatives that advance CITC's mission.

 

Job Specifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• High integrity, objectivity, and sound judgment in navigating ethical dilemmas.
• Exceptional customer service grounded in empathy and respect.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision, engaging subject matter experts as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and HRIS software, including reporting and data-informed decision-making.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and ability to maintain confidentiality of medical and personnel records.
• Demonstrated timeliness, adaptability, and group facilitation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, EEO, ADA, FLSA, and other federal and state employment laws.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community, and commitment to CITC's mission.

 

Minimum Core Competencies:

Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Financial Stewardship, Strategic & Transformational Leadership, Operational Excellence & Results Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement & Communication, Business Acumen, Ethics and Connection to CITC Mission & Vision.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• PHR/SHRM or equivalent certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Valid Alaska driver's license, insurable under CITC's automotive insurance, which requires the driver to be at least 21 years of age and to have held a license for at least three years.

 

HR Business Partner

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources encompassing all HR disciplines, including Employee Relations, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, and Training and Development.

 

Sr. HR Business Partner

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources encompassing all HR disciplines, including Employee Relations, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, and Training and Development.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in an Alaska Native Corporation, Alaska Native non-profit setting, or organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people.

 

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and consistently working on a computer with repetitive motion.
• The need to occasionally move around the office to access filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and office equipment may be necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.

 

Disclaimer
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.