Human Resources Director

OPENING DATE:  December 4, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY: Oversees the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration and evaluation of the human resources function at Comanche Nation, which has over 350 staff in various locations. The Director will be responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and payroll. This position requires someone who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate, develop, implement and evaluate a HR and Talent Management Strategy to achieve the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to create value to its stakeholders. Regularly engage in direct communication with the Tribal Administrator on key human resource matters.
• Oversee recruitment efforts to ensure that the Tribe is effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting the right candidates while staying in compliance with TERO.
• Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business. Create a system to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning. 
• Identify ways to increase staff retention and productivity, including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership and staff development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing, and promoting an organizational culture that positions the Comanche Nation as an "employer of choice."
• Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the organization's managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, collaborate effectively when co-managing staff, and encourage staff to actively participate in identifying and addressing performance gaps.
• Mitigate legal risk to the organization through proactive training and education, clear systems and processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints of harassment/discrimination.             
• Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the tribal, federal, local, state, and national level relating to employment and ensure we are in compliance. This includes educating and advising managers, senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee files and records are properly and securely maintained.
• Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefit package to attract and retain staff. Partner with leadership to develop, regularly review compensation and benefits market data, monitor pay practices and proactively address issues, manage benefit broker resources and benefits enrollment process, manage leave administration and the payroll function.
• Design and implement a strategy to optimize and integrate HR technology, enabling managers and employees to easily perform people-related transactions (e.g. benefit enrollment), facilitates delivery of effective HR services, securely stores employee data, and supports people-related decisions.
• Lead and develop a team of five staff.
• Conform to all CN Tribal policies and procedures.
• Produce reports to the TA upon request.
• Work with auditors on any audits or request. All other duties as assigned by TA.

REPORTS TO: The Human Resources Director will report to the Tribal Administrator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty (20) pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for a long interval.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties will be performed in an office setting, with local/non-local travel based on the needs of the department. The majority of this job will be spent indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or the equivalent of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources or related field.
• HRCI and/or SHRM Certification required or attained within one year of hire.
• THRP - Tribal Human Resources Professional certification required or attained within one year of hire.
• A minimum of six (6) years of HR generalist experience partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues,
• Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue.
• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive and strategic guidance.
• Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvements
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.
• Outstanding judgement, sensitivity and high discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to accounting and payroll (such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act or FLSA) Knowledgeable with Excel (functions, data etc.) Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to travel to other offices outside of the Comanche Nation location, if needed.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.  
 

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. 

Salary : $64,480 - $85,280