What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST position at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital?
Closing Date: 04/17/25
Salary Range: $29.03 - 35.99/HR
**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**
**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring FDIHB employees. Ensures all hiring processes (including background/fingerprinting, telephone reference checks, and job postings, etc.) are effective and legally compliant.
- Assists in counseling managers on supervisory concerns including corrective actions and performance appraisals.
- Monitors the performance appraisal program and makes adjustments as necessary.
- Assists with employee orientation, and ensures new employees are cleared by Occupational Health and are well informed of human resources policies and programs.
- Coordinates the updating of job descriptions. Receives and reviews job descriptions from department managers. Ensures information is complete and current.
- Administers benefits programs. Processes claims resolution and changes of reporting. Communicates related information to employees.
- Assists in developing and implementing human resources operations plans, policies, procedures, and goals. Recommends improvements as appropriate.
- Maintains and updates employee files. Ensures employee files are complete and in compliance with FDIHB policies and legal regulations.
- Ensures all payroll records including, sick leave, personal leave, overtime, insurance deductions, and tax forms are properly maintained and preserved. Submits information to payroll clerk as scheduled.
- Ensures employment and enrollment forms including W-4s, insurance and benefit documents are current and complete.
- Assists in preparing and reviewing employee benefit review statements.
- Prepares, reviews, and approves all required regulatory reporting documents.
- Ensures all human resources records are maintained in accordance with established FDIHB, Inc. policies, and applicable Navajo law and other regulations.
- Ensures employees are informed of programs and policies.
- Assists in resolving employee requests, complaints, and problems courteously and promptly.
- Assists department staff and provides support on training and benefit programs.
- Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns. Completes required reports accurately and promptly. Attends meetings as required.
- Ensures questions and concerns are promptly and courteously resolved.
- Stays abreast of developments in personnel management and related legal requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Three (3) years’ experience in screening, onboarding, and recruiting applicants in any employment setting.
Education:
Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Please email degree or transcripts to Elvera.Shirley@fdihb.org
NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE
FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
Salary : $29 - $36
