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Recruiting & Workforce Development Program Manager (Full Time)
Location: Palmer
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Position - Status |
RECRUITING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER - RFT |
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Who can apply? |
MEA Employees & The General Public |
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Posting Date |
March 27, 2025 |
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Closing Date |
Open Until Filled |
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Department |
Human Resources |
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Grade Annual Salary |
Grade 10 $92,040 Min DOE |
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Union Representation |
N/A |
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Hours of Work |
8AM-5PM |
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Work Location |
Palmer, AK |
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the program management, development and implementation of recruiting and workforce programs, to include a focus on training. This position provides program management in recruitment, training and workforce development, training budget, position analysis/compensation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1.Provide program management in the design, development, and implementation of the Association’s recruiting process.
2.Manage all pre-hire administrative functions – e.g., references, background checks, etc.
3.Manage the Association’s onboarding program.
4.Administer and provide program management of workforce development initiatives ensuring organization-wide development is focused and strategically aligned with the Association’s Mission.
5.Administer and provide program management of systemic training and workforce development activities. Identify Association training needs by collaborating with executive staff, managers, and supervisors. May consult with contractors to design and present training or prepare and deliver training internally.
6.Monitor spending within the constraints of the Association and/or Division training budget.
7.Assist managers in administering targeted leadership development for succession planning.
8.Research training programs focusing on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements that meet priority organizational concerns.
9.Train and coach managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts.
10.Manage and administer the analysis of job descriptions and work with the Benefits Administration Program Manager to identify appropriate grade assignments through the position analysis and classification process.
11.Collaborate with the Benefits Administration Program Manager or Chief Administrative Officer when performing job offers in an effort to maximize internal and external compensation equity.
12.Responsible for relevant recruiting or training reports, analysis to executive team or Board.
13.Responsible for the affirmative action process(es) or plans and equal opportunity programs as they relate to the recruiting effort. Ensure continuous regulatory compliance.
14.Administer and provide program management of service agreements for Human Resource contracts for areas of responsibility.
15.Research and prepare reports, studies, manuals, or surveys related to various human resource functions.
16.Represent the Association in a positive manner through discretionary involvement in community affairs.
17.Perform other duties as assigned.
18.Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
19.Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates are required to have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Direct human resource experience.
- Experience directing or supervising employees.
- Experience managing recruiting and/or training programs.
- Experience managing projects and budgets.
- Experience working with Executive Staff.
- An HR certification in relevant field.
- Postsecondary education with an emphasis in HR management or closely related field.
Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record which is acceptable by the Association’s Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Support a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
• Advanced knowledge of human resource management practices, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws/regulations and their application pertaining to affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, ACA, ADA, Workers Compensation, etc., and federal and state laws that govern employer relationships with labor unions.
• Advanced skill in negotiation and persuasion with the ability to assertively influence others to reach agreement.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a variety of cultural environments.
• Skill and ability in coordinating and collaborating with others, work under tight deadlines and effectively handle multiple concurrent projects and activities.
• Skill in developing and implementing effective recruiting and employee development programs.
• Skill in effective management of projects and contracts.
• Skill in effective, professional verbal and written communication with the ability to work with executive staff, employees, contractors, and the public. Includes professional engagement on both an individual basis and with large groups.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Skill in composing policies, procedures, letters, memorandums, and reports.
• Advanced ability to produce cogent presentations, contracts, and other written documentation.
• Ability to understand and embrace company culture and use in appropriate human resource programs.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Ability to logically solve problems using sound judgment and decision-making methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to motivate others to action and encourage growth and development of employees.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal documents.
• Ability to lead the corrective action and continuous improvement process within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.
• Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
• Embrace and embody the Association’s Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demand activity percentages:
- Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
- Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
- Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.
• Physical demand requirements:
- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
- Major amount of sitting, handling of items, finger use, feeling/touching of items, eye-hand coordination, foot-hand-eye coordination, communicating, hearing, and seeing.
- Moderate amount of standing, walking, lifting up to ten (10) pounds, carrying/pushing up to thirty-five (35) pounds, stair climbing, balancing, turning/twisting, bending at waist, and depth perception.
- Minor amount of ladder climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position works primarily in an office setting but will be required to travel to other Association offices and visit various organizations within the Mat-Su and Anchorage area.
• May require occasional travel outside of Alaska.
• The incumbent must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions if necessary.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore, is not eligible for overtime compensation. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.
MEA requires a post offer drug test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.
MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To apply, please visit www.mea.coop to submit an application by the closing date.
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska 99645
Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax: (907) 761-9264
MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.
Benefits Include
• 401(k) matching 2%
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance - $120/month for entire family
• Life insurance 100% paid by MEA
• Long Term Disability 100% paid by MEA
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off starts at 3.385 hrs/wk
• 11.5 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Defined Benefit plan/Pension
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