Human Resources Manager

Akima is a global enterprise with more than 8,000 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair, information technology, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2021, Akima ranked #28 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 List and #63 on Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 List of top federal contractors. To learn more about Akima, visit www.akima.com.

Job Summary:

The HR Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Human Resources for the Facility Solutions Group. This person serves as consultant/partner to both the senior leaders and management teams for an assigned project/location on Human Resources-related matters, with the goal of aligning best HR practices to business strategies. The HR Manager will collaborate with Shared Services departments to deliver solutions that address assigned companies’ needs. He/She will also collaborate with the Senior Director, HR Operations and other HR Managers on HR projects and initiatives as required.

The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity. All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to strategically plan, organize, direct, implement, evaluate, and manage the assigned project/location's human resources needs.
• Work closely with senior leaders and managers to provide expertise and hands-on support in multiple areas including workforce planning, onboarding, phase-ins/phase-outs, employee retention, employee relations, management coaching, performance management, terminations, and change management.
• Manage, recommend and implement remedies on employee relations issues working closely withSenior Director, HR Operations and Legal.
• Maintain project-level policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations while meeting contractual requirements and obligations. Respond to employee and customer questions and concerns regarding the understanding and application of company policies and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews and/or review exit survey feedback; communicate with leadership and appropriate departments for follow-on actions.
• Perform robust due diligence reviews for all adverse employment actions; prepare documents in support of involuntary terminations; proactively engage Senior Director, HR Operations and Legal over any exposure concerns.
• Provides active leadership in support of recruiting and employment activities; works within Applicant Tracking & Onboarding System (Taleo) to review and/or submit requisitions, offer letter requests and other new hire set-up tasks; assist new hires with onboarding activities.
• Facilitate onsite onboarding/orientation and employee training programs, as needed.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management for coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions. Refer to disciplinary matrix and CBA to determine appropriate disciplinary levels/actions.
• Coordinate with Leave department on any LOA and/or accommodation requests; engage with employees on the interactive process where needed.
• Design and run queries and prepare various staffing reports as requested by management.
• Work closely with shared service department teams (Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Recruiting, Payroll, Compliance, HR Operations, Legal, and Labor Relations) to address project and/or employees' needs.
• All other duties as assigned by Senior, HR Manager or Senior, Director, HR Operations
• Occasional travel may be required (less than 15%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related area (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as HR Business Partners or HR Manager.
• 2 years working with union employees and CBAs (collective bargaining agreements).
• Minimum of 2 years of government contracting industry experience and knowledge of the Service Contract Act.
• Demonstrated experience in providing hands-on HR Manager Support for diverse employee populations (300 employees).
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check including a credit check.
• Must be able to work on site on full-time basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws, to include both federal and state regulations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentations; ability to speak confidently and effectively to varied audiences; proven professional writing ability, strong grammar and editing skills. Strong consulting, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cognos Taleo, and other relevant software.
• HR experience in detention management or protective services industry is a plus!
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.