Human Resources Director

Fort Sill Apache Companies•Lawton, OK

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About The Position

The Human Resources Director leads the human resources department and provides guidance to management on employment policies, team member relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and compliance. The role develops and mentors Tribal Members within the department, represents Apache Casino Hotel’s core values, and supports its mission of providing exceptional service. The Director consults legal counsel as needed to help ensure HR operations comply with federal and state law and establishes employment-related strategies, objectives, and policies. The Director oversees the department’s operating plan and budget, benefit plan reviews, compensation analysis, HR reporting, and efforts to address absenteeism and turnover. The role advises managers on team member relations and workplace issues, supports recruitment and selection for upper-management vacancies, and works with departments to identify the competencies and technical skills needed for hiring. It also maintains partnerships with vendors, regulatory agencies, educational institutions, business and community leaders, and other strategic partners. The position assigns duties, prepares schedules, oversees workflow, and works to resolve department grievances. The selected candidate must pass a background check and drug-screening test and obtain and maintain a Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission license.

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 employment reporting requirements for federal, state, and/or regulatory agencies.
Strong leadership skills and 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 written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to solve problems and multitask while adjusting priorities as necessary.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Fort Sill Apache Gaming Commission license.
Selected candidate must pass a background check and drug-screening test.
Ability to operate departmental equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy machines, facsimile machines, and telephones.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and mentor Tribal Members within the department.
Model a positive attitude and represent Apache Casino Hotel’s core values and service mission.
Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational structure.
Develop advice and directives regarding policy and team member operating measures.
Consult legal counsel as necessary to support compliance with federal and state law.
Recommend and establish employment-related strategies, objectives, and policies.
Recruit, interview, and assist with selecting team members for upper-management vacancies.
Oversee development and maintenance of the department’s operating plan and budget.
Advise management on appropriate resolutions to team member relations issues.
Review benefit plans on an ongoing basis to assess their performance.
Review the casino compensation plan to assess equity relative to the surrounding labor market.
Oversee preparation of reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to support team member recognition and events.
Attend scheduled management meetings and present HR-related information to department managers.
Provide feedback and recommendations to department management regarding HR issues.
Assist department managers in identifying potential and existing concerns and resolving problems.
Work with department managers to determine 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.
Use best efforts to maintain harmony and resolve department grievances.
Comply with the Eye, Hi, Goodbye program and maintain regular attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the reporting senior.