HR Generalist

Squaxin Island Tribe • Shelton, WA

13d

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist coordinates and implements services, policies and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the HR Director, assists as appropriate on HR issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Aid the Human Resources Director in a wide range of HR to support the department Works directly with team to facilitate summer youth employment. Cross trains to assist in covering in recruitment and new hire process. Supports team in the financial processes for the department including in part: processing paperwork to cover expenditure, preparing and monitoring the budget, preparing budget modifications as needed, etc. Cross train in benefit enrollment; also, the processing of FMLA: the law, tracking, with short-and long-term disability and worker’s comp. FLSA Law and how it applies in Indian Country Trains in Paylocity and other department systems to maintain compliance and consistency Assist with the preparations and hosting at HR hosted functions, i.e. Staff Summer Picnic, Appreciation Dinner, Fall Potluck, etc.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in Word, Access, and Excel and type a minimum of 45 words per minute.
• Must be able to proofread your own work for errors and have an eye for detail and accuracy.
• The successful applicant must: have the relevant skills and abilities to successfully complete the duties of this position including:
• Be able to maintain complete confidentiality
• Be able to accept and respond to management direction.
• Be able to prioritize and plan work activities and meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Be able to meet deadlines.
• Treat others with respect and consideration (within and outside the organization) regardless of their status or position
• Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and 3 years’ business/staffing/clerical relevant experience with increasing responsibilities; OR High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a business/staffing/clerical related field with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Nice To Haves

• THRP, PHR or SPHR certification required within one year of starting position.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Human Resources Director in a wide range of HR to support the department
• Works directly with team to facilitate summer youth employment.
• Cross trains to assist in covering in recruitment and new hire process.
• Supports team in the financial processes for the department including in part: processing paperwork to cover expenditure, preparing and monitoring the budget, preparing budget modifications as needed, etc.
• Cross train in benefit enrollment; also, the processing of FMLA: the law, tracking, with short-and long-term disability and worker’s comp.
• FLSA Law and how it applies in Indian Country
• Trains in Paylocity and other department systems to maintain compliance and consistency
• Assist with the preparations and hosting at HR hosted functions, i.e. Staff Summer Picnic, Appreciation Dinner, Fall Potluck, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees