Human Resources Director

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony•Reno, NV

22d•$111 - $137•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Director guides the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s people practices, ensuring policies are applied consistently, risks are managed, and employees are supported from hire through separation. This senior, onsite role partners closely with the Tribal Chairman and leadership to maintain compliant, equitable, and well-documented HR operations. The role involves administering personnel policies and confidential records; resolving employee relations matters and coordinating the Appeals Panel as requested; leading recruitment and selection in alignment with the Indian Preference Act; managing classification, compensation, and job descriptions; overseeing benefits, workers’ compensation, and insurance renewals; ensuring compliance with tribal and federal employment laws; coordinating performance reviews, training, and career development supports; and preparing HR budgets and written reports. The workday typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule and includes hiring updates, manager check-ins, drafting memos and reports, benefits and budget reviews, performance review preparation, and responding to employee questions. Some weeks include committee meetings, coordination with local training partners, or forums with other tribal HR leaders. Occasional evening or weekend support may be needed when requested by leadership. Hiring preference is provided to qualified members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. A designated candidate must complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, and professional reference confirmation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of HR management experience.
Advanced knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, SIIS, and Indian Preference.
Experience with HR/payroll systems.
Strong communication skills.
Complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, and professional reference confirmation if designated as a candidate.

Nice To Haves

Fundware experience.

Responsibilities

Administer personnel policies and confidential records.
Resolve employee relations matters and coordinate the Appeals Panel as requested.
Lead recruitment and selection in alignment with the Indian Preference Act.
Manage classification, compensation, and job descriptions.
Oversee benefits, workers’ compensation, and insurance renewals.
Ensure compliance with tribal and federal employment laws.
Coordinate performance reviews, training, and career development supports.
Prepare HR budgets and present written reports.
Review hiring updates and prepare weekly openings lists for distribution.
Meet with managers and prepare memos or reports for Managers’, Directors’, or Tribal Council meetings.
Respond to employee questions with careful listening and clear written follow-up.
Participate in Safety or IT committee meetings and coordinate with local training partners and tribal HR leaders.