Band Member Recruitment & Retention Specialist $28-$42/hr.

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures•Hinckley, MN

7d•$28 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

As Grand Casino’s Band Member Recruitment and Retention Specialist, you will serve as a strategic connector, advocate, and developer of Mille Lacs Band Members by recruiting them into meaningful roles and supporting their growth and success across Grand Casinos. You will help increase Band Member employment and foster leadership development through a thoughtful, hands-on approach to retention and advancement. Your work will enrich the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe by empowering its members, promoting self-sufficiency, and supporting long-term careers. The ideal candidate is caring, motivated, highly organized, and passionate about community engagement, personal development, and cultural alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
5–7 years of progressive experience in recruitment and/or retention. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Demonstrated success in coaching, relationship-building, and talent support
Strong communication and organization skills
Must be able to secure a license from the Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA)
Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGRs)

Nice To Haves

Motivated by helping others find purpose and success in their careers.
Strong cultural awareness and a deep connection to the Mille Lacs Band mission.
Thrive in cross-functional roles that blend coaching, strategy, reporting, and community impact.
Energized by relationship building and coaching at all levels—from frontline to leadership.

Responsibilities

Drive and support recruitment strategies to increase Band Member employment across Grand Casinos.
Build talent pipelines by actively participating in hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts.
Serve as a visible and trusted liaison between Talent, Department Leaders, and the Band community.
Connect Band Members with appropriate community resources that support employment and personal development.
Conduct onboarding interviews and provide ongoing coaching to Band Members in career success, job advancement, resume building, and interview preparation.
Serve as a point of contact for work-related concerns, offering culturally sensitive and proactive support.
Assist Band Members in navigating Talent programs, resources, and Associate relations processes.
Support individual development through personalized Career Development Plans and continuous follow-up.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date working files on Band Members, documenting services provided and employment goals.
Provide timely, actionable reports to General Managers, Assistant General Managers, and Talent Leadership.
Ensure seamless documentation and data accuracy within internal HR systems.
Deliver regular employment and progress reports to the Band Member Services Manager.
Collaborate with department leaders and Talent Strategic Partners to monitor development, identify roadblocks, and drive long-term retention success.