Sr. HR Generalist

Overview

Chenega is a mission-driven Alaska Native corporation and a top Alaska revenue business, with nearly 9,000 employees worldwide and 50 years of steady growth. Consistently ranked among the Top 5 Alaska-owned businesses in the Alaska Top 49ers list, we deliver professional services across defense, intelligence, and civilian markets with operational excellence, integrity, and accountability.

 As an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) corporation, Chenega combines strong business performance with a commitment to community and cultural values. We are a recognized military-friendly employer, with many veterans, reservists, and military spouses across our workforce. Our culture is performance-driven, team-oriented, and focused on doing the job right while providing long-term career opportunities

About the Role

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Senior HR Generalist with a strong talent acquisition background to support our corporate team in Anchorage. This role is approximately 50% recruiting, managing full‑cycle hiring for corporate and professional roles, with the remaining time spent supporting core HR generalist functions. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role ideal for an experienced recruiter who also enjoys broader HR work and partnering with managers on day‑to‑day people needs. The role is a full-time in-office role at our headquarters in Anchorage, AK. Relocation is not provided.

Work Location:Full-time In office, 3000 C Street, Ste 3, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Recruiting & Hiring (Primary Focus)

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting for corporate positions, from intake through offer
• Partner with hiring managers to define needs, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews
• Post jobs, source candidates, draft interview questions, and support selection decisions
• Prepare and extend employment offers in alignment with policy and compliance requirements
• Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience

HR Generalist Support

• Support onboarding and new‑hire orientation activities
• Serve as a point of contact for routine HR questions and employee lifecycle needs
• Assist with employee relations, performance management, and HR documentation
• Provide support related to FMLA, ADA, and PWFA
• Help maintain HR systems, SharePoint content, and process documentation
• Participate in special projects and provide operational HR support as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in full‑cycle recruiting
• Solid foundation in HR generalist functions
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Experience in a corporate or professional services environment preferred

Why Join Chenega

You’ll play a key role in strengthening our talent pipeline while staying engaged in the broader HR function. This role offers variety, meaningful partnership with leaders, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact through hiring.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field; or two additional years of human resources administration as a substitute for degree.
• Three more years’ progressively responsible work experience illustrates human resources experience in at least two of the following areas: recruitment, employee relations, training, performance management, ADA/FMLA, or HRIS)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for a for-profit corporation strongly preferred.
• Experience working for an Alaska Native Corporation strongly preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP strongly preferred.