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HR Specialist

About us:

At Northern Hospitality Group, our vision is simple: Share Alaska with the world. Our mission is to transform our community with innovation and creativity through the best locally crafted goods and legendary hospitality in Alaska.

Our Core Values: Be Legendary. Be Honorable. Be One Team.

Job Summary:

Northern Hospitality Group is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented HR Specialist to support and execute key human resources functions across all NHG locations. This role plays a critical part in driving daily HR operations, ensuring compliance, enhancing employee experience, and supporting business leaders with effective HR solutions.

The HR Specialist serves as a strategic partner to managers and employees by managing recruitment processes, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations matters, benefits administration, and compliance initiatives. This position requires a strong understanding of HR practices, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-location hospitality environment.

The HR Specialist works closely with HR leadership to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with NHG policies while helping foster a culture that reflects our core values.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Recruitment Onboarding:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer administration.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely and effective hiring outcomes.
• Oversee onboarding processes, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant prior to employee start dates.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and support a seamless introduction to NHG culture, policies, and expectations.

Employee Records HRIS Management:

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within the HRIS system.
• Process employee status changes including promotions, wage adjustments, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with all required documentation, including I-9 verification, onboarding forms, and employment eligibility requirements.
• Support audits and ensure records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and company standards.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR-related matters.
• Support managers in addressing employee relations issues, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Provide guidance consistent with company policies, ensuring fair and consistent application across the organization.
• Assist in investigations and documentation under the direction of HR leadership.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollment, qualifying life events, and employee communications.
• Educate employees on available benefits and support them with questions or escalations.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and benefits communication initiatives.

Compliance Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEOC, OSHA, and wage and hour requirements.
• Support workers’ compensation processes, including documentation tracking, communication, and follow-up.
• Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits, reporting, and internal reviews.

HR Operations Administrative Support:

• Provide operational support to HR leadership including reporting, document preparation, and project coordination.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs and internal HR initiatives.
• Support company-wide HR programs including performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning efforts.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and service-oriented HR presence for all employees.

Job Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of progressive HR experience preferred, including exposure to employee relations, recruitment, and compliance.

Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits Perks:

• Hourly position; pay commensurate with experience.
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available to eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts on meals and in-house products at all NHG locations.
• Opportunities for advancement within HR and across the organization.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Northern Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Hiring decisions are made based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ready to bring your expertise to a team that is redefining Alaskan hospitality? Apply today and be part of something legendary.