Human Resources Director

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Director leads the Human Resources Division and is accountable for its budget, scope of work, planning, and implementation under the Tribe’s Administrative Policies and Procedures. The role directs recruitment and applicant screening, establishes employment procedures, and develops and implements personnel policies while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Director oversees employee relations, records management, performance evaluation, classification and compensation, benefits administration, organizational staffing, and employee and management development. The role advises supervisors, directors, and Tribal officials on sensitive personnel matters, including discipline and discharge, and resolves complaints and grievances. It also supervises, trains, evaluates, and disciplines assigned employees and coordinates Human Resources activities with other departments and agencies. Employees may occasionally perform office and field duties that may be outside their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in human resources, business or public administration, or a closely related field.
Ten years of experience as a human resources professional, including five years of mid-management and supervisory experience over a major function or program.

Responsibilities

Manage the Division’s budget, scope of work, and related development, approval, and implementation responsibilities; delegate spending authority while retaining accountability.
Monitor revenues and expenditures, conduct cost-control activities, prepare annual budget requests, and ensure effective and allowable use of resources.
Develop short- and long-range plans; prepare data, studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies.
Manage recruitment, testing, and pre-screening to provide qualified candidates for Tribal vacancies; establish employment procedures and ensure their consistent application.
Develop and coordinate implementation of personnel policies and procedures and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Supervise, train, coach, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees, and ensure prompt, courteous, high-quality service.
Develop, implement, or revise employee and personnel records-management systems to meet legal requirements and best practices.
Resolve employee complaints and grievances by investigating situations, evaluating information, and recommending resolutions.
Develop, implement, and administer the employee evaluation system; assist with performance problems and counsel employees and supervisors on work performance, education, training, and career development.
Maintain equitable classification and compensation programs, including classification specifications, external salary information, and the integrity of the classification and compensation plan.
Coordinate and supervise employee insurance and benefits administration; distribute information and monitor implementation dates and timelines.
Advise supervisors, directors, and Tribal officials on complex and sensitive personnel matters, including discipline and discharge.
Assist departments with organizational structures and strategic staffing plans; maintain organization charts and staffing spreadsheets.
Provide or coordinate management and employee development training and career-development programs; identify career ladders, conduct training and counseling, and help managers identify training and education needs.
Direct the development and maintenance of records for evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned operations.
Perform occasional office and field duties as required by the Tribe, which may be outside regular responsibilities.