GI-HR Manager

Overview

The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science.

Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To thrive in this role you should have a strong background in human resources, business administration, or a related field, and several years of progressive HR experience. The ability to lead HR operations, provide strategic guidance, and navigate complex employee relations issues is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills will help you succeed in supporting both employees and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of college coursework and three years of progressively responsible experience related to Human Resources and personnel management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is full-time, Grade 79, term-funded, exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, based on education and experience.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Access to the Reports is available at

• UAA:
  Online safety reports and paper copies as detailed by the campus resources.
• UAF:
  Online and paper copy options available as detailed by the campus resources.
• UAS:
  Online safety reports and paper copies as detailed by the campus resources.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please .

If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at  or at uaf-gi-hr.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The UA is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. The University reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at University of Alaska facilities. Remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the discretion of the University.

Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or where required by the job duties of the position.

Copies of security reports and campus safety information are available from the individual UA campuses as described above.