Human Resources Director

APACHE CASINO HOTEL • Lawton, OK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Director provides leadership and direction for the Human Resources department at Apache Casino Hotel, supports the development and mentorship of Tribal Members, and represents the organization’s core values and service mission. The role advises leadership on employment policies, team member relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements. It also oversees the department’s operating plan, budget, workflow, and staff, and develops professional relationships with regulatory agencies and community and business partners.

The position requires regular attendance and compliance with casino policies, applicable regulations, and the Eye, Hi, Goodbye program. The selected candidate must pass a background check and drug screening and obtain and maintain a Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission license. Work is based in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources.
• Five years of human resources management experience, emphasizing team member and labor relations, recruiting, and training and development.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment, labor-relations, and team-member-relations laws and regulations.
• Experience with and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or regulatory-agency employment reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory-agency personnel.
• Robust computer skills, including effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve problems and multitask while adjusting priorities as necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug-screening test.
• Ability to operate departmental equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy machines, facsimile machines, and telephones.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience working with a human resources information management and support system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor Tribal Members within the department.
• Represent Apache Casino Hotel’s core values and mission of providing exceptional service, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational structure.
• Develop advice and directives regarding policies and team member operating measures.
• Consult legal counsel as necessary to support compliance with federal and state laws.
• Recommend and establish employment-related economic strategies, objectives, and policies.
• Recruit, interview, and assist in selecting team members for vacant upper-management positions.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the operating plan and budget.
• Advise management on appropriate resolutions to team member relations issues.
• Review benefit plans on an ongoing basis to ensure they perform at an acceptable level.
• Review the casino compensation plan to assess whether compensation is equitable in the surrounding labor market.
• Oversee preparation of reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Maintain relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to provide team member recognition and events.
• Attend scheduled management meetings and present Human Resources information to department managers.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to department management regarding HR issues.
• Assist department managers in identifying potential and existing areas of concern and recommend ways to resolve problems.
• Work with department managers to determine the core competencies and technical skills needed for recruitment.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies, educational institutions, business leaders, community leaders, and other strategic partners.
• Determine work procedures, assign duties, prepare work schedules, and oversee workflow.
• Make best efforts to maintain harmony and resolve department grievances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the reporting senior.
• Comply with the Eye, Hi, Goodbye program and maintain regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

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