Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner – Calista Brice LLC

Calista Brice LLC is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs support economic development and self‑determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work advances the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

Pay Range: $81,000 - $90,000

What does Calista Brice do? Calista Brice is a dynamic family of 20+ companies tackling challenges in construction, engineering, and environmental services. Founded in 2012, we provide centralized services—IT, HR and business operational support—to our subsidiaries so they can focus on their specialized work. As part of our team, you develop versatile business skills and build relationships across diverse industries, directly supporting our mission of strengthening subsidiaries while creating opportunities for Alaska Native communities.

As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will work onsite in Tacoma, WA and serve as a strategic, hands‑on HR leader supporting assigned Calista Brice subsidiary companies across multiple states. You will be a trusted advisor to managers and executives, providing expert guidance in recruiting, onboarding, employee & labor relations, union interaction, remittance reporting, coaching, performance management, benefits coordination, workforce planning, compliance, policy interpretation, data analysis and employment law.

You will also provide advanced analytical support, including workforce metrics, trend analysis and benefit cost calculations.

• Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including specialized regulations such as the Davis‑Bacon Act and Alaska Native corporation requirements.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of personnel records, maintaining compliance with record‑keeping standards across geographically dispersed locations.
• Draft, review, and update job descriptions to align with organizational needs and classification standards.
• Conduct internal wage analyses and compensation reviews; assist in standardizing job pricing procedures and ensuring competitive wage structures.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Partner with leadership to manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, union relations, grievance handling, discipline, corrective action plans, and internal investigations.
• Serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to managers and executives.
• Oversee benefit deduction calculations and manage 401(k) plan compliance.
• Coordinate with payroll systems to ensure accurate compensation and benefit records.
• Assist in managing workers’ compensation claims and administer drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, performance evaluation systems and merit and bonus programs.
• Collaborate in workforce planning and scalability efforts.
• Support development, coordination, and delivery of employee training programs.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain required federal and state employment reports.
• Track shareholder and employment data to support corporate HR reporting requirements.
• Participate actively as a core member of the Human Resources team.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Responsible for supervising HR Generalists and other HR personnel, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure effective HR service delivery and professional development within the team.

• Advanced knowledge of HR principles and best practices in workforce planning, talent management, compensation, benefits, labor relations and compliance.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, selection, training and employee development processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business management principles.
• In‑depth knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Workday HRIS, payroll platforms (Spectrum, Deltek, Costpoint) and applicant tracking systems.
• Advanced computer skills…