447 HR Benefits Specialist

Leech Lake Gaming • Leech Lake Gaming Office; Cass Lake, MN

16h

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Human Resource Benefits Manager provide benefit administration service and information to employees.

Requirements

• Previous experience with human resources preferred.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to understand benefits policies and requirements and adhere to timelines.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Must meet State Compact licensing requirements, pass criminal background check, and submit to random drug testing.
• Frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand and or walk for long periods
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs
• Frequent exposure to moderate to loud noise levels
• Frequent exposure to tobacco smoke
• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency (GED)
• Two years’ experience in a professional Human Resources office
• Knowledge and skill in using a personal computer.
• Must meet Tribal/State compact licensing requirements, pass criminal background check and submit to drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree or some college
• Preferred certification(s) with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP, PHR) and/or Tribal Human Resource Professional (THRP)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Benefits Manager in providing administrative service and information to employees and benefit program administrators regarding group life, health/dental benefits and pension plan.
• Assists with employee enrollment, communication and distribution of benefit information to the properties.
• Maintains files of benefits history, data, correspondence, reports and forms.
• Assists with the coordination of training programs and open enrollment.
• Answers basic benefits questions.
• Is responsible for knowing all events in the property as a whole.
• Attends and/or facilitates all mandatory meetings and training.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Is sensitive to Native American Culture.
• Operates within the parameters of the Leech Lake Gaming Human Resource Policy, Departmental Policy Manual and all Tribal Internal Controls (TICs), and all other applicable regulations.
• Secures the assets of Leech Lake Gaming and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED