Human Resources Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Human Resources Director will report to the Chief Financial Officer; and play a critical role in developing and implementing the workforce development strategy for the Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Gaming Authority, and Bay Mills Business Holdings. This position will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the Human Resources Department, and other departments that the Tribes organization chart delegates.

The Human Resources Director provides leadership and direction to all Human Resources Staff to meet the goals and objectives of the Human Resources programs serving the Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Gaming Authority, and Bay Mills Business Holdings. The Human Resources Director oversees the administration of programs, including, but not limited to: Insurance & Benefits, Training & Development, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment, Compensation, Employee Relations, Unemployment, and the overall administration of the Department.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1.    Oversees all Human Resource Department functions; contributes to the overall quality of the Department’s services provided by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and practices related to Insurance & Benefits, Training & Development, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment, Compensation, Employee Relations, Unemployment and the overall administration of the Department.  
2.    Develops, communicates, and implements Human Resource strategies and initiatives that align with the Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Business Holdings, and Bay Mills Gaming Authority’s overall mission, values, and business directives.
3.    Leads negotiation with brokers, insurance companies, or other agencies with respect to premiums, terms and conditions, renewals and modifications of insurance plans and programs offered to the Tribe. Responsible for ensuring all brokerage services are reviewed on an annual basis. 
4.    Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations within the Human Resources Department on an annual basis. 
5.    Works with staff to develop and administer all training and development initiatives across the organization to include, but not limited to:  New Hire Orientation, Compliance, Safety, Policy & Procedures, Customer Services, Leadership, Cultural Awareness, as well as employee technical programs as identified by the Executive Council, Department Managers and Directors of the Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Gaming Authority, and Bay Mills Business Holdings.
6.    Develops, recommends, and implements departmental and personnel policies and procedures to meet the Tribe’s ongoing needs for workforce development on an annual basis. 
7.    Evaluates and reviews all Personnel Policies & Procedures on an annual basis, including recommending additions, modifications, and omissions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. 
8.    Oversee the Grievance Board, and all applicable Grievances filed as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Business Holdings, and the Bay Mills Gaming Authority. This includes ensuring each employee receives equal, courteous and fair treatment; and a fair and timely solution to the complaints or grievances filed by employees. Investigates, guides, and provides resolutions for employee relations issues such as grievances, complaints, accidents, conflict resolution, engagement, and morale. 
9.    Assists Directors and Managers in assessing employee hiring, retention, and other trends having a current or forecasted impact on staffing and organizational effectiveness for workforce development. 
10.    Responsible for providing leadership and direction to all recruitment initiatives to include, but not limited to, position description development and revision, market compensation analysis, recruitment, interviewing, selection and orientation to ensure compliance.
11.    Ensures policies and procedures are developed and administered to ensure all necessary pre-employment screening requirements are completed on an annual basis, including pre-employment physicals, drug screens, reference checks, credentialing, compliance, and background checks. 
12.    Responsible for the periodic review, revision and communication of position classifications, salary grades, and salary ranges to ensure they align with the Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Business Holdings, and the Bay Mills Gaming Authority’s overall mission, values, and market competitiveness. 
13.    Develops an internal strategy and process for annual updates to job descriptions, evaluations, grade placements, or benefits programs. 
14.    Mentor and develop the Human Resources Department, and other departments that the Tribes organization chart delegates, by managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
15.    Identifies, implements, and monitors employee relations and communications of all Human Resources Department programs and all Bay Mills Indian Community, Bay Mills Business Holdings, and Bay Mills Gaming Authority Policies & Procedures.
16.    Participates in all Executive Council and Executive Committee Meetings and provides ongoing Human Resources analysis and advice on all matters related to Human Resources and employee relations. 
17.    Responsible for administering the drug testing policy, including mandatory annual sensitive positions testing, reasonable suspicion testing as well as facilitate the Drug and Rehabilitation Program. 
18.    Ensures all unemployment claims are processed in a timely manner and represents Bay Mills in all unemployment hearings. 
19.    Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Tribal Manager, the General Manager of the Bay Mills Gaming Authority, Directors and Managers of the Bay Mills Business Holdings, as well as Executive Management teams to ensure accurate, up-to-date and timely human resource information is readily available to ensure efficient flow of operations. 
20.    Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, President and Executive Council; build, maintain, and encourage strong relationships with the President, Executive Council, Executive Management team, and various regulatory authorities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit with occasional walking and standing.  Occasionally the employee must bend, reach above shoulder level, kneel, and push/pull.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee must use hands for repetitive action such as simple and/or firm grasping.  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1.    Master’s Degree in Human Resources Administration, Business or Public Administration, or related fields required, with a Bachelor’s Degree and applicable experience given consideration. 
2.    5 to 7 years of Human Resources Management experience required –with preference given to those with prior experience and oversight of Human Resources in organizations with more than 300 employees. 
3.    Strong working knowledge general Personnel Policies & Procedures, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, and general business practices required. 
4.    Candidates must have an excellent work history as demonstrated through employment references.
5.    Strong planning background desired, with the ability to research, write, analyze, and develop plans in conjunction with the Tribe’s overall mission statement. 
6.    Must be able to travel when required, and as needed for job duties outlined.
7.    Excellent communication skills required.
8.    To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the “essential functions” and “physical requirements” categories of this position description as well as have the necessary experience as listed under “position requirements” section.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Bay Mills reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties or combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. This job description may be updated based on the needs of the employer.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time; 52 weeks per year. In addition to regular business hours, the person in this position must be flexible around the needs of the employer, which may include occasional evening and/or weekend hours, or occasional travel for the employer's business