Director of Human Resources

Rocky Boy Health Center • Box Elder, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Director provides leadership and oversight of all human resources functions at Rocky Boy Health Center (RBHC), including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, workforce development, and personnel administration. The position serves as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership, ensuring effective, equitable, and legally compliant HR practices that support RBHC’s mission, operational goals, and commitment to quality healthcare for the Rocky Boy community.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO). The role is on-site only; remote and hybrid work are not available. Starting annual salary is $71,968 for a bachelor’s degree or $79,144 for a master’s degree, with increases based on relevant education, qualifications, and experience. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test. Successful applicants are subject to a 60-business-day probationary period. All communication will be via email.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or ability to obtain certification within six months.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including three or more years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Knowledge of tribal employment laws, tribal employment preference requirements, and the employment and governance considerations of tribal organizations.
• Experience interpreting and administering personnel policies, advising management, and resolving complex employee relations matters.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including three or more years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Experience in a healthcare organization, tribal government, tribally operated healthcare organization, federally qualified health center, Indian Health Service facility, or similar public service environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily HR operations, supervise departmental staff, implement policies and procedures, and ensure efficient delivery of HR services.
• Lead non-provider recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives; collaborate with department leadership on staffing needs, workforce shortages, and hiring priorities.
• Provide guidance on personnel matters, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, grievances, and policy interpretation; conduct or coordinate workplace investigations and ensure fair, consistent, and confidential resolution of employee concerns.
• Oversee compensation administration, employee benefits, leave programs, and personnel actions; coordinate with Finance and leadership to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Administer employee evaluation programs, support supervisory development, identify training needs, and promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop, interpret, and maintain personnel policies and ensure compliance with applicable tribal and federal employment laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Oversee HR information systems, personnel records, workforce reporting, and process improvements to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Serve as a resource to organizational leadership on workforce matters, participate in strategic initiatives, and promote a positive workplace culture grounded in Quality, Respect, Healing, and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director