Human Resources Director

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; including but not limited to Benefits Coordinator, Benefit Technicians, Risk Management Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Staff Development Coordinator, Personnel Generalist, Personnel Technicians; handling employee concerns and problems; assigning work counseling, and recommending disciplinary and other personnel actions.
• Recruits, oversees interviews, screens, and oversees participants in the selection of new employees for all Tribal departments to include receiving applications, interviewing candidates; conducting employment verifications and background checks; scheduling and/or conducting applicable testing;  selecting and/or recommending new hires, and conducting orientation activities.
• Administers all benefit plans to include insurance plans, pension plans, cafeteria plans, etc; solicits proposals from potential vendors; reviews and recommends plan administrators and/or benefits; coordinates benefits-related problem resolution; educates employees; communicates information concerning the status of benefits.
• Coordinates worker's compensation program activities; receives and reviews documentation and forwards as appropriate; maintains records; works to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Coordinates personnel-related compliance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; arranges for accommodations for disabled employees.
• Coordinates risk management activities; organizes and evaluates safety programs; maintains records.
• Develops, coordinates, and/or administers employee training programs through the Staff Development Program.
• Develops, maintains, and updates Tribal policies and procedures, incorporating legal and/or regulatory requirements; makes recommendations for revisions; works to ensure compliance with the Tribal policies and procedures by employees.
• Represents the Tribe in personnel-related issues or at hearings, court sessions, etc; prepares and maintains documentation and files related to potential legal issues, including grievance procedures established by the Tribal Policies.
• Communicates information to employees, including organizing and preparing information, distributing information, speaking at employee meetings, posting information in appropriate locations, providing individual counseling and/or assistance, responding to grievances, ect.
• Coordinates performance evaluation administration; schedules evaluations; analyzes written evaluations and forwards as appropriate; performs follow-up activities
• Participates in planning and preparing the annual budget for departmental operations and the Tribe’s health insurance programs.
• Orders departmental services and supplies; reviews and approves invoices, following established budgetary guidelines.
• Complies employment classification and compensation data; reviews for adherence to program guidelines; conducts and/or participates in salary and benefits surveys.
• Prepares and/or generalists routine correspondence, letters memoranda, forms, reports, and documents via computer.
• Prepares department files; maintains file system of departmental records.
• Responds to routine for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the community, or other individuals.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of laws and regulations pertaining to all aspects of personnel activities; maintains professional affiliations; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Participate in improving organizational performance activities as assigned
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated times, takes precautionary measures to prevent lateness and absences.                                         
• Exhibit careful, conservative use of property, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide clear and concise communications.                                                               
• Handle pressure well; is able to accomplish a task in spite of difficulty.                               
• Assume additional responsibilities to contribute to the team effort.                          
• Exhibit a high degree of concern for others.                          
• Exercise strict ethical behavior and professional confidentiality.                               
• Demonstrate an awareness of safety procedures and follow through.                                   
• Attend mandatory in-services, orientations, re-certifications, etc.                             

• A Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or Public Administration and five (5) years of extensive experience in Human Resource Administration.
• A master's degree in Human resources, Business Administration, or Public Administration and four (4) extensive experience in Human Resource Administration.
• Valid driver's licenses and be insurable by Tribe.
• CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain.

• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel and Microsoft Suite.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Knowledge of office administration procedures ability to operate most standard office equipment
• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Mathematical: Ability to apply mathematical concepts.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determining postage rates, printing costs, etc.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle or feel. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. 
• The employee must regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Salary : $6,500,000 - $6,900,000