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Chugach's corporate mission is to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members. 

Chugach Electric Association is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. The word "Chugach" comes from an Eskimo tribal name, which the Russians recorded as "Chugatz" or "Tchougatskoi". In 1898, U.S. Army Capt. W.R. Abercrombie spelled the name "Chugatch" and applied it to the mountains.

Chugach is Alaska's largest electric utility, providing power to over 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula & from Whittier to Tyonek. Our nearly 460 employees all live and work in Alaska. 

Energy

Chugach Electric Association

Chugach is Alaska's largest electric utility, providing power to nearly 92,000 members.

You must have 2 years of power generation or warehouse experience, carpentry skills, hazardous materials certification, and a valid Alaska Driver's License. Strong tech and lifting abilities required.

You will manage inventory, receive and handle materials, construct shipping containers, coordinate transportation, operate handling equipment, track repairs, and perform light maintenance with minimal supervision.

Logistics

Facilities Management

Anchorage

Summary Safely and efficiently performs warehouse duties consistent with the Generation/Beluga Warehouse procedures, Operating Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications. Duties and Responsibilities * Accurately perform data entry associated with all warehouse inventory, purchasing, tracking, and logistics requirements. * Physically performs receiving, storing, issuing, retrieval, handling, transporting, of parts, and materials used in power generation, including, but not limited to equipment used in support of Power Plants, Telecom, SCADA, Microwave, Generation Facilities Maintenance, Information Services and contractors during construction. * Construct various crating and related shipping containers for all modes of air, land and sea transport. * Schedule and coordinate land, sea, and air transportation. * Safely operate all equipment associated with materials handling. * Maintains all certifications and training required for this position. * Control and perform light maintenance of assigned equipment. * Control access to assigned inventories and equipment. * Perform warehouse duties with minimal supervision. * Coordinate and track repair items for all Generation Power Plants, Telecom, SCADA, Microwave, Generation Facilities, and Information Services. * May be called out for department needs outside of normal work hours. * Performs other job duties as assigned. Experience * Minimum 2 years of power generation experience preferably at Chugach, or electrical supply warehouse experience. Communications and power generation warehousing experience preferred such as in power plants, microwave, telecommunications, or information services. Education High School Diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Must have carpentry and mechanical skills. * Must be able to obtain Chugach certification to safely operate all industrial materials handling equipment, including rolling stock. Previous certifications preferred. * Must demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials handling requirements. Certification with 49CFR, DOT, and ICAO/IOATA is required within 90 days. Required Skills & Abilities * Experience in use of records associated with administration for ordering, shipping and receiving, invoicing and stocking industrial parts, equipment and supplies. * Experience in use of Purchasing and Inventory software programs, Microsoft Excel and Word. * Physical ability to manage 50 pounds alone, use standard handling devices for moving 55-gallon drums and items greater than 50 pounds. Ability to use common power and hand tools. * Must demonstrate knowledge in handling, rigging, transport, and storage requirements for electronic and mechanical components associated with generation equipment, TELECOM, SCADA, Microwave, Information Services and Generation Facilities Maintenance. * Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently & provide technical advice, coordination and direction to other power supply personnel. * Frequent travel as required to support warehouse operations at all locations. This will include flight in small aircraft. * Must have a valid Alaska Drivers'License. Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach. A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark! Chugach's Corporate Vision Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska. Chugach's Corporate Mission We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members. Chugach's Corporate Values Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team. Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer. <

SummarySafely and efficiently performs warehouse duties consistent with the Generation/Beluga Warehouse procedures, Operating Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications.Duties and Responsibilities * Accurately perform data entry associated with all warehouse inventory, purchasing, tracking, and logistics requirements. * Physically performs receiving, storing, issuing, retrieval, handling, transporting, of parts, and materials used in power generation, including, but not limited to equipment used in support of Power Plants, Telecom, SCADA, Microwave, Generation Facilities Maintenance, Information Services and contractors during construction. * Construct various crating and related shipping containers for all modes of air, land and sea transport. * Schedule and coordinate land, sea, and air transportation. * Safely operate all equipment associated with materials handling. * Maintains all certifications and training required for this position. * Control and perform light maintenance of assigned equipment. * Control access to assigned inventories and equipment. * Perform warehouse duties with minimal supervision. * Coordinate and track repair items for all Generation Power Plants, Telecom, SCADA, Microwave, Generation Facilities, and Information Services. * May be called out for department needs outside of normal work hours. * Performs other job duties as assigned. Experience * Minimum 2 years of power generation experience preferably at Chugach, or electrical supply warehouse experience. Communications and power generation warehousing experience preferred such as in power plants, microwave, telecommunications, or information services. EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Must have carpentry and mechanical skills. * Must be able to obtain Chugach certification to safely operate all industrial materials handling equipment, including rolling stock. Previous certifications preferred. * Must demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials handling requirements. Certification with 49CFR, DOT, and ICAO/IOATA is required within 90 days. Required Skills & Abilities * Experience in use of records associated with administration for ordering, shipping and receiving, invoicing and stocking industrial parts, equipment and supplies. * Experience in use of Purchasing and Inventory software programs, Microsoft Excel and Word. * Physical ability to manage 50 pounds alone, use standard handling devices for moving 55-gallon drums and items greater than 50 pounds. Ability to use common power and hand tools. * Must demonstrate knowledge in handling, rigging, transport, and storage requirements for electronic and mechanical components associated with generation equipment, TELECOM, SCADA, Microwave, Information Services and Generation Facilities Maintenance. * Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently & provide technical advice, coordination and direction to other power supply personnel. * Frequent travel as required to support warehouse operations at all locations. This will include flight in small aircraft. * Must have a valid Alaska Drivers'License. Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!Chugach's Corporate VisionResponsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.Chugach's Corporate MissionWe provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.Chugach's Corporate ValuesGuided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.<

Generation Warehouseman - Chugach Electric Association

&lt;strong&gt;Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Safely and efficiently performs warehouse duties consistent with the Generation/Beluga Warehouse procedures, Operating Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Duties and Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Accurately perform data entry associated with all warehouse inventory, purchasing, tracking, and logistics requirements.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Physically performs receiving, storing, issuing, retrieval, handling, transporting, of parts, and materials used in power generation, including, but not limited to equipment used in support of Power Plants, Telecom, SCADA, Microwave, Generation Facilities Maintenance, Information Services and contractors during construction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Construct various crating and related shipping containers for all modes of air, land and sea transport.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Schedule and coordinate land, sea, and air transportation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Safely operate all equipment associated with materials handling.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintains all certifications and training required for this position.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Control and perform light maintenance of assigned equipment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Control access to assigned inventories and equipment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform warehouse duties with minimal supervision.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coordinate and track repair items for all Generation Power Plants, Telecom, SCADA, Microwave, Generation Facilities, and Information Services.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;May be called out for department needs outside of normal work hours.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Performs other job duties as assigned.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Minimum 2 years of power generation experience preferably at Chugach, or electrical supply warehouse experience. Communications and power generation warehousing experience preferred such as in power plants, microwave, telecommunications, or information services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Education&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;High School Diploma or equivalent required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Knowledge, Skills &amp;amp; Abilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must have carpentry and mechanical skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must be able to obtain Chugach certification to safely operate all industrial materials handling equipment, including rolling stock. Previous certifications preferred.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials handling requirements. Certification with 49CFR, DOT, and ICAO/IOATA is required within 90 days.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Required Skills &amp;amp; Abilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience in use of records associated with administration for ordering, shipping and receiving, invoicing and stocking industrial parts, equipment and supplies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience in use of Purchasing and Inventory software programs, Microsoft Excel and Word.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Physical ability to manage 50 pounds alone, use standard handling devices for moving 55-gallon drums and items greater than 50 pounds. Ability to use common power and hand tools. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must demonstrate knowledge in handling, rigging, transport, and storage requirements for electronic and mechanical components associated with generation equipment, TELECOM, SCADA, Microwave, Information Services and Generation Facilities Maintenance. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently &amp;amp; provide technical advice, coordination and direction to other power supply personnel.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Frequent travel as required to support warehouse operations at all locations. This will include flight in small aircraft. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must have a valid Alaska Drivers'License. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chugach's Corporate Vision&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chugach's Corporate Mission&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chugach's Corporate Values&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Equal Employment Opportunity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;lt;

Generation Warehouseman

You need a bachelor's in HR or related field, 5 years HR experience, knowledge of benefits, FMLA, ADA, compliance, HRIS, and union environments; PHR/SPHR preferred. 

You will manage benefits, compliance, employee programs, wage administration, and labor relations while supporting HR initiatives and engaging in employee activities.

People, HR & Administration

Business, Operations & Strategy

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 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader">HRG - Benefits</h2>
 About this role: This human resources position is on a team and is the SME for benefits management, HR compliance and leave management processes. Additionally, this position provides cross coverage for other functions within HR such as recruitment, onboarding, labor relations, employee relations.
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Job Description</h2>
 Summary
 This position assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of various human resource management activities, ensuring programs meet established goals, performance standards, and budgets. This position will also be responsible for ensuring HRIS system updates occur for all personnel record changes, plan design, supported by company policies and collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, support benefit plan administration, annual enrollment and education, human resource compliance reporting and tracking, as well as participating in various employee engagement and development programs.
 Essential Functions
 <ul>
 <li>Administers benefit program for management employees. Reviews annual renewal material and proposes plan design changes. Provides consultation to employees regarding complex benefit administration issues and oversees information dissemination regarding general benefit administration.</li>
 <li>Assists with administration of Chugach’s management retirement program.</li>
 <li>Maintains Chugach’s Affirmative Action Program in compliance with state and federal regulations. Ensures compliance with EEO requirements.</li>
 <li>Performs all administrative duties associated with 401(k) and 457(b) plans. Provides information and guidance to employees.</li>
 <li>Works with supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with workers’ compensation, FMLA and ADA correspondence, tracking, and follow up requirements.</li>
 <li>Coordinates with employees, supervisors, insurance provider and appropriate regulatory personnel related to workers compensation claims, documentation, and associated reporting.</li>
 <li>Maintains hiring guidelines for commercial drivers. Oversees maintenance of driver qualification files and performs annual review of driving records in compliance with regulatory requirements.</li>
 <li>Administers Chugach’s drug &amp; alcohol testing program and serves as the Designated Employer Representative (DER). Ensures compliance with random testing requirements. May coordinate employee referrals to Substance Abuse Program (SAP) when necessary and monitors treatment plan progress.</li>
 <li>Assists with administration of management wage &amp; salary program. Works with consultant to ensure management positions are properly graded and assists with annual wage updates.</li>
 <li>Oversees updates to union pay scales as required by the collective bargaining agreements, ensuring increases are correct and implemented on time.</li>
 <li>Works with recruiter or other HR staff in the preparation and maintenance of position descriptions. Works closely with management staff when organizational/workforce changes are needed to ensure issues regarding span of control, autonomy, and job design are effective. Ensures position descriptions are analyzed against regulatory requirements for proper classification and that wages are assigned in accordance with Chugach’s compensation policy and practices.</li>
 <li>Ensures compliance with regulatory processes in applicable program areas. This could include but is not limited to driver qualifications, classification and wage identification and reporting, regulatory compliance testing and benefits enrollment, eligibility and tracking, etc.</li>
 <li>Partners with HR staff to design reporting and metrics supporting program’s deliverables.</li>
 <li>Monitors company-wide tracking of HR programs including travel, training, mentoring, education assistance, employee development, and other key budgetary items. Develops and provides regular reporting on YTD figures by division.</li>
 <li>Creates and oversees the interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures and work rules in applicable program areas.</li>
 <li>Participate and assist with various employee engagement activities such as the winter party, annual picnic, charitable giving campaigns, recognition/service awards, etc.</li>
 <li>Contributes to the HR management budgeting process. Identifies program needs, justifies expenses, monitors budget and makes necessary adjustments.</li>
 <li>Understand and interpret collective bargaining agreements as they relate to areas of responsibility. May provides consultation to management from time to time on confidential labor relations matters.</li>
 <li>Deliver on special projects assigned by Human Resource Manager and or Sr. Vice President, Employee Services &amp; Communication.</li>
 <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
 </ul>
 Relationships
 Internal
 <ul>
 <li>HR Manager: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.</li>
 <li>Vice President, Human Resources: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.</li>
 <li>HR Specialists: Exchanges and provides information as required.</li>
 <li>HR Personnel Assistant: Exchanges and provides information as required</li>
 <li>Executive Managers: Exchanges and provides information as required.</li>
 <li>Division Directors and Managers: Provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.</li>
 <li>All employees: Provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.</li>
 </ul>
 External
 <ul>
 <li>Bargaining Unit Representatives</li>
 <li>National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: Requests and provides information/assistance as necessary.</li>
 <li>Other Utilities: Exchanges information with and provides technical assistance to.</li>
 <li>State and Federal Agencies: Exchanges information and develops relationships relative to assigned duties.</li>
 </ul>
 Competencies
 <ul>
 <li>Demonstrated success communicating and implementing human resources programming in various subject areas including health, welfare, compensation, pension, and workforce planning.</li>
 <li>Clear understanding of the methods necessary to measure program success including generating program metrics, verifying results with surveys and other measurement tools.</li>
 <li>Considerable knowledge of laws, practices and resources pertaining to workers’ compensation, compensation, and benefit programs.</li>
 <li>Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and current developments in the field of human resource management.</li>
 <li>Must be detail oriented.</li>
 <li>Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels of employees in a fair and consistent manner and to maintain effective working relationships.</li>
 <li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.</li>
 <li>Good oral and written communication skills.</li>
 <li>Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.</li>
 <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities required.</li>
 <li>Ability to work with minimum supervision.</li>
 <li>Exceptional computer skills and thorough understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.</li>
 </ul>
 Supervisory Responsibility
 This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
 Work Environment
 Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some overtime and travel to meetings outside the State.
 Minimum Qualifications and Experience
 Education
 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related business field is required. PHR/SPHR Certification is preferred.
 Experience
 Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting operations of a Human Resources division is required (Professional Level). Experience overseeing and administering complex programs in the following areas is also required: Experience must include group benefit plan design, administration and enrollment with experience educating employees on available benefits and assisting with complex benefit issues. Must include: medical, RX, dental, vision, 125, HSA, 401(k), pension, disability plans, 457(b), and reconciliation activities related eligibility, enrollment, payment of liabilities and tracking. Experience administering FMLA, ADA, and coordinating case management of workers' compensation cases. Experience with random drug and alcohol testing required. Experience with HR compliance related reporting and audit practices. Experience managing HR related programs and experience working with human resource information system of similar complexity is required. Experience preparing, maintaining, and auditing records, preparing reports, and entering data into the HRIS maintaining accuracy and confidentially. Experience with compliance related reporting and documentation including EEO, VETS, AAP, 5500 and others to ensure compliance. Must be familiar with reconciliation processes, general accounting principles and invoice tracking, to support payroll related data. Experience working in a union environment preferred.
 Substitution
 Additional professional experience in similarly complex human resources role, benefits administration or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Company Description</h2>
 Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
 A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
 Chugach's corporate vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
 Chugach's corporate mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
 Chugach's corporate values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
 Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Benefits</h2>
 HEALTH BENEFITS
 Premium &amp; Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
 <ul>
 <li>Medical, RX, Dental &amp; Vision</li>
 <li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li>
 <li>Telemedicine</li>
 </ul>
 FINANCIAL SECURITY
 <ul>
 <li>401K Plan</li>
 <li>Defined Benefit (Pension)</li>
 <li>Retirement Investment services</li>
 <li>Basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric</li>
 <li>Supplemental Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Short Term Disability</li>
 <li>Long Term Disability</li>
 <li>Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)</li>
 </ul>
 WORK, LIFE &amp; HEALTH
 <ul>
 <li>20 days vacation for first year of employment</li>
 <li>9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
 <li>MetLife Will Preparation</li>
 </ul>
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 HRG - Benefits
 About this role: This human resources position is on a team and is the SME for benefits management, HR compliance and leave management processes. Additionally, this position provides cross coverage for other functions within HR such as recruitment, onboarding, labor relations, employee relations.
  Job Description
  Summary
 This position assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of various human resource management activities, ensuring programs meet established goals, performance standards, and budgets. This position will also be responsible for ensuring HRIS system updates occur for all personnel record changes, plan design, supported by company policies and collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, support benefit plan administration, annual enrollment and education, human resource compliance reporting and tracking, as well as participating in various employee engagement and development programs.
  Essential Functions
 
  Administers benefit program for management employees. Reviews annual renewal material and proposes plan design changes. Provides consultation to employees regarding complex benefit administration issues and oversees information dissemination regarding general benefit administration.
  Assists with administration of Chugach’s management retirement program.
  Maintains Chugach’s Affirmative Action Program in compliance with state and federal regulations. Ensures compliance with EEO requirements.
  Performs all administrative duties associated with 401(k) and 457(b) plans. Provides information and guidance to employees.
  Works with supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with workers’ compensation, FMLA and ADA correspondence, tracking, and follow up requirements.
  Coordinates with employees, supervisors, insurance provider and appropriate regulatory personnel related to workers compensation claims, documentation, and associated reporting.
  Maintains hiring guidelines for commercial drivers. Oversees maintenance of driver qualification files and performs annual review of driving records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  Administers Chugach’s drug & alcohol testing program and serves as the Designated Employer Representative (DER). Ensures compliance with random testing requirements. May coordinate employee referrals to Substance Abuse Program (SAP) when necessary and monitors treatment plan progress.
  Assists with administration of management wage & salary program. Works with consultant to ensure management positions are properly graded and assists with annual wage updates.
  Oversees updates to union pay scales as required by the collective bargaining agreements, ensuring increases are correct and implemented on time.
  Works with recruiter or other HR staff in the preparation and maintenance of position descriptions. Works closely with management staff when organizational/workforce changes are needed to ensure issues regarding span of control, autonomy, and job design are effective. Ensures position descriptions are analyzed against regulatory requirements for proper classification and that wages are assigned in accordance with Chugach’s compensation policy and practices.
  Ensures compliance with regulatory processes in applicable program areas. This could include but is not limited to driver qualifications, classification and wage identification and reporting, regulatory compliance testing and benefits enrollment, eligibility and tracking, etc.
  Partners with HR staff to design reporting and metrics supporting program’s deliverables.
  Monitors company-wide tracking of HR programs including travel, training, mentoring, education assistance, employee development, and other key budgetary items. Develops and provides regular reporting on YTD figures by division.
  Creates and oversees the interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures and work rules in applicable program areas.
  Participate and assist with various employee engagement activities such as the winter party, annual picnic, charitable giving campaigns, recognition/service awards, etc.
  Contributes to the HR management budgeting process. Identifies program needs, justifies expenses, monitors budget and makes necessary adjustments.
  Understand and interpret collective bargaining agreements as they relate to areas of responsibility. May provides consultation to management from time to time on confidential labor relations matters.
  Deliver on special projects assigned by Human Resource Manager and or Sr. Vice President, Employee Services & Communication.
  Performs other duties as assigned.
 
  Relationships
 Internal
 
  HR Manager: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.
  Vice President, Human Resources: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.
  HR Specialists: Exchanges and provides information as required.
  HR Personnel Assistant: Exchanges and provides information as required
  Executive Managers: Exchanges and provides information as required.
  Division Directors and Managers: Provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.
  All employees: Provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.
 
 External
 
  Bargaining Unit Representatives
  National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: Requests and provides information/assistance as necessary.
  Other Utilities: Exchanges information with and provides technical assistance to.
  State and Federal Agencies: Exchanges information and develops relationships relative to assigned duties.
 
  Competencies
 
  Demonstrated success communicating and implementing human resources programming in various subject areas including health, welfare, compensation, pension, and workforce planning.
  Clear understanding of the methods necessary to measure program success including generating program metrics, verifying results with surveys and other measurement tools.
  Considerable knowledge of laws, practices and resources pertaining to workers’ compensation, compensation, and benefit programs.
  Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and current developments in the field of human resource management.
  Must be detail oriented.
  Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels of employees in a fair and consistent manner and to maintain effective working relationships.
  Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  Good oral and written communication skills.
  Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  Ability to manage multiple priorities required.
  Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  Exceptional computer skills and thorough understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
 
  Supervisory Responsibility
 This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
  Work Environment
 Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some overtime and travel to meetings outside the State.
  Minimum Qualifications and Experience
 Education
 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related business field is required. PHR/SPHR Certification is preferred.
 Experience
 Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting operations of a Human Resources division is required (Professional Level). Experience overseeing and administering complex programs in the following areas is also required: Experience must include group benefit plan design, administration and enrollment with experience educating employees on available benefits and assisting with complex benefit issues. Must include: medical, RX, dental, vision, 125, HSA, 401(k), pension, disability plans, 457(b), and reconciliation activities related eligibility, enrollment, payment of liabilities and tracking. Experience administering FMLA, ADA, and coordinating case management of workers' compensation cases. Experience with random drug and alcohol testing required. Experience with HR compliance related reporting and audit practices. Experience managing HR related programs and experience working with human resource information system of similar complexity is required. Experience preparing, maintaining, and auditing records, preparing reports, and entering data into the HRIS maintaining accuracy and confidentially. Experience with compliance related reporting and documentation including EEO, VETS, AAP, 5500 and others to ensure compliance. Must be familiar with reconciliation processes, general accounting principles and invoice tracking, to support payroll related data. Experience working in a union environment preferred.
 Substitution
 Additional professional experience in similarly complex human resources role, benefits administration or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
  Company Description
 Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
  A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
  Chugach's corporate vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
  Chugach's corporate mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
  Chugach's corporate values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
  Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
  Benefits
  HEALTH BENEFITS
  Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
 
  Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
  Health Savings Account (HSA)
  Telemedicine
 
  FINANCIAL SECURITY
 
  401K Plan
  Defined Benefit (Pension)
  Retirement Investment services
  Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
  Supplemental Life Insurance
  Short Term Disability
  Long Term Disability
  Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
 
  WORK, LIFE & HEALTH
 
  20 days vacation for first year of employment
  9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday
  Employee Assistance Program
  MetLife Will Preparation
 


Human Resource Generalist - Chugach Electric Association

Human Resource Generalist

You need a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and five years of labor relations experience, including contract administration and negotiations. Experience may substitute for education.

You will review contracts, support negotiations, manage grievance data, administer e-billing, assist with budgeting, schedule meetings, compile reports, and handle specialized inquiries.

Consulting

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What is Labor Relations?</h2>
 Labor relations refer to the relationship between employers and employees, particularly focusing on the negotiation, implementation, and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements. This field encompasses various aspects such as:
 <ul>
 <li> Collective Bargaining: Negotiations between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.</li>
 <li> Labor Unions: Organizations that represent workers in negotiations with employers.</li>
 <li> Dispute Resolution: Methods for resolving conflicts between employers and employees, including mediation and arbitration.</li>
 <li> Labor Laws: Regulations governing the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.</li>
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Job Description</h2>
 Summary
 This position assists in executing labor relations strategies and providing guidance to the Human Resources (HR) department and business leaders in the negotiation, implementation, and day-to-day administration of each collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s). The position will be responsible for the administration of the Labor Relations (LR) Team.
 Essential Functions
 <ul>
 <li>Under the supervision Manager Labor Relations, review contracts and prepare initial summary and survey of contract provisions and other related research.</li>
 <li>Administer files and contracts, maintain data entry required to support automated summary.</li>
 <li>Provide bargaining support for contract negotiations, including costing work, attend bargaining, preparation of proposals, and draft agreements.</li>
 <li>Support Association Grievance and Arbitration Database, including coordination with all HRMs monthly to confirm data is current and prepare reports for leadership.</li>
 <li>Administer e-billing platform, including inputting new matters, reviewing invoices for compliance and communicate with outside vendors and internal stakeholders.</li>
 <li>Support budgeting activities, including independent coordination of monthly and quarterly accruals process.</li>
 <li>Schedule meetings and meeting arrangements.</li>
 <li>Participate in projects on behalf of the LR team and coordinate activities across departments and administer follow up requests.</li>
 <li>Compile information and data from various sources for specific departmental reports, and create reports, graphs, and data comparisons.</li>
 <li>Manage inbound and outbound correspondence and respond to inquiries that require specialized knowledge.</li>
 <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
 </ul>
 Relationships
 Internal
 <ul>
 <li>Manager Labor Relations: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.</li>
 <li>VP, Human Resources: Receives direction and guidance from.</li>
 <li>Executive Leadership: Exchanges and provides information as required.</li>
 <li>Supervisors and Managers: Instructs, informs, provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.</li>
 <li>All employees: Instructs, informs, provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.</li>
 </ul>
 External
 <ul>
 <li>Bargaining Unit Representatives</li>
 <li>Other Utilities: Exchanges information with and provides technical assistance to.</li>
 <li>State and Federal Agencies: Exchanges information and develops relationships relative to assigned duties.</li>
 </ul>
 Competencies
 <ul>
 <li>Current knowledge of labor relations practices and legal requirements related to legal regulations or NLRB (National Labor Relations Board).</li>
 <li>Interpersonal skills, enabling individual to establish partnerships working with business and union leaders at all levels and across organizational lines, with varying types of working styles and personalities.</li>
 <li>Ability to work in a high-pressure environment</li>
 <li>Able to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner.</li>
 <li>Analytical thinker and problem solver.</li>
 <li>High-quality judgment and sound decision-making.</li>
 <li>Efficient project and time management skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to closure.</li>
 <li>Ability to deal tactfully with a wide variety of individuals and to maintain effective working relationships.</li>
 <li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.</li>
 <li>Good oral and written communication skills.</li>
 <li>Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.</li>
 <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities required.</li>
 <li>Ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels of employees in a fair and consistent manner.</li>
 <li>Exceptional computer skills and thorough understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.</li>
 </ul>
 Supervisory Responsibility
 This position has no supervisory responsibility.
 Work Environment
 Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some time outside of typical working hours and travel to meetings outside the State.
 Minimum Qualifications and Experience
 Education
 Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, industrial relations, business administration or related business field, required.
 Experience
 Five (5) years direct experience in labor relations, or related field, required. Experience must include labor contract administration, grievance procedures, contract negotiations, or experience supporting legal proceedings.
 Substitution
 Industrial/Labor Relations or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Company Description</h2>
 Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
 A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
 Chugach's corporate vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
 Chugach's corporate mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
 Chugach's corporate values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
 Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> Benefits</h2>
 HEALTH BENEFITS
 Premium &amp; Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
 <ul>
 <li>Medical, RX, Dental &amp; Vision</li>
 <li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li>
 <li>Telemedicine</li>
 </ul>
 FINANCIAL SECURITY
 <ul>
 <li>401K Plan</li>
 <li>Defined Benefit (Pension)</li>
 <li>Retirement Investment services</li>
 <li>Basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric</li>
 <li>Supplemental Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Short Term Disability</li>
 <li>Long Term Disability</li>
 <li>Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)</li>
 </ul>
 WORK, LIFE &amp; HEALTH
 <ul>
 <li>20 days vacation for first year of employment</li>
 <li>9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
 <li>MetLife Will Preparation</li>
 </ul>
</div>


 What is Labor Relations?
 Labor relations refer to the relationship between employers and employees, particularly focusing on the negotiation, implementation, and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements. This field encompasses various aspects such as:
 
   Collective Bargaining: Negotiations between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.
   Labor Unions: Organizations that represent workers in negotiations with employers.
   Dispute Resolution: Methods for resolving conflicts between employers and employees, including mediation and arbitration.
   Labor Laws: Regulations governing the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
 
  Job Description
  Summary
 This position assists in executing labor relations strategies and providing guidance to the Human Resources (HR) department and business leaders in the negotiation, implementation, and day-to-day administration of each collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s). The position will be responsible for the administration of the Labor Relations (LR) Team.
  Essential Functions
 
  Under the supervision Manager Labor Relations, review contracts and prepare initial summary and survey of contract provisions and other related research.
  Administer files and contracts, maintain data entry required to support automated summary.
  Provide bargaining support for contract negotiations, including costing work, attend bargaining, preparation of proposals, and draft agreements.
  Support Association Grievance and Arbitration Database, including coordination with all HRMs monthly to confirm data is current and prepare reports for leadership.
  Administer e-billing platform, including inputting new matters, reviewing invoices for compliance and communicate with outside vendors and internal stakeholders.
  Support budgeting activities, including independent coordination of monthly and quarterly accruals process.
  Schedule meetings and meeting arrangements.
  Participate in projects on behalf of the LR team and coordinate activities across departments and administer follow up requests.
  Compile information and data from various sources for specific departmental reports, and create reports, graphs, and data comparisons.
  Manage inbound and outbound correspondence and respond to inquiries that require specialized knowledge.
  Performs other duties as assigned.
 
  Relationships
 Internal
 
  Manager Labor Relations: Reports to, receives direction and guidance from.
  VP, Human Resources: Receives direction and guidance from.
  Executive Leadership: Exchanges and provides information as required.
  Supervisors and Managers: Instructs, informs, provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.
  All employees: Instructs, informs, provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.
 
 External
 
  Bargaining Unit Representatives
  Other Utilities: Exchanges information with and provides technical assistance to.
  State and Federal Agencies: Exchanges information and develops relationships relative to assigned duties.
 
  Competencies
 
  Current knowledge of labor relations practices and legal requirements related to legal regulations or NLRB (National Labor Relations Board).
  Interpersonal skills, enabling individual to establish partnerships working with business and union leaders at all levels and across organizational lines, with varying types of working styles and personalities.
  Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
  Able to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner.
  Analytical thinker and problem solver.
  High-quality judgment and sound decision-making.
  Efficient project and time management skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to closure.
  Ability to deal tactfully with a wide variety of individuals and to maintain effective working relationships.
  Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  Good oral and written communication skills.
  Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  Ability to manage multiple priorities required.
  Ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels of employees in a fair and consistent manner.
  Exceptional computer skills and thorough understanding of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
 
  Supervisory Responsibility
 This position has no supervisory responsibility.
  Work Environment
 Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some time outside of typical working hours and travel to meetings outside the State.
  Minimum Qualifications and Experience
 Education
 Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, industrial relations, business administration or related business field, required.
 Experience
 Five (5) years direct experience in labor relations, or related field, required. Experience must include labor contract administration, grievance procedures, contract negotiations, or experience supporting legal proceedings.
 Substitution
 Industrial/Labor Relations or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
  Company Description
 Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
  A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
  Chugach's corporate vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
  Chugach's corporate mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
  Chugach's corporate values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
  Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
  Benefits
  HEALTH BENEFITS
  Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
 
  Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
  Health Savings Account (HSA)
  Telemedicine
 
  FINANCIAL SECURITY
 
  401K Plan
  Defined Benefit (Pension)
  Retirement Investment services
  Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
  Supplemental Life Insurance
  Short Term Disability
  Long Term Disability
  Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
 
  WORK, LIFE & HEALTH
 
  20 days vacation for first year of employment
  9 Paid Holidays + 2 Float Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday
  Employee Assistance Program
  MetLife Will Preparation
 


Chugach Electric Association

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