Talent Acquisition - Talent Acquisition Partner

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Airway Heights, WA

17h

About The Position

This role partners with operational leaders to anticipate workforce needs, develop proactive sourcing strategies, and support hiring initiatives across high-volume and specialized roles. The Talent Acquisition Partner leverages recruitment data and market insights to drive timely, effective hiring outcomes across assigned properties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of four years of experience as a Talent Acquisition role, HR Generalist or in a related Human Resources role.
Prior experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (Dayforce preferred).
Familiarity with current hiring practices, sourcing techniques, and recruitment tools.
Working knowledge of federal and Tribal employment laws, including Indian Preference regulations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
Skilled at identifying and resolving administrative issues, including under time-sensitive conditions.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and HRIS platforms.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Obtain and maintain Kalispel Tribal Gaming License.
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally out of state as needed.

Responsibilities

Execute full cycle recruiting for assigned exempt and nonexempt positions, including advising on job descriptions, posting to internal and external platforms, sourcing candidates, and managing the applicant pipeline.
Conduct timely application reviews and phone screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications against defined job requirements.
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through community outreach, networking, job fairs, and creative sourcing strategies to reduce time-to-fill and ensure continuity of operations.
Coordinate and participate in interviews with department partners, supporting structured and consistent selection processes.
Maintain prompt, professional communication with all candidates throughout the hiring process to deliver positive candidate experience.
Monitor recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, applicant flow, and source effectiveness, and provide data-informed recommendations to hiring leaders and HR leadership.
Apply and document the Kalispel Tribe's Indian Preference Policy consistently at every stage of the hiring process.
Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and employee documentation in the HRIS system, ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
Educate hiring managers on Indian Preference requirements and ensure consistent, documented application of the policy throughout the selection process.
Serve as a reliable point of contact for hiring managers, applicants, and new hires, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Provide hiring managers with guidance on recruitment processes, system usage, and best practices.
Prepare and deliver offer and pre-employment hiring packets to successful candidates prior to their scheduled orientation.
Coach hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and structured selection methods to promote equitable and consistent hiring decisions.
Schedule and coordinate new hire onboarding, partnering with department leaders to support a smooth and welcoming first-day experience.
Assist in the development and continuous improvement of onboarding materials and programs across assigned departments.
Collaborate with department leadership to evaluate onboarding effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve new hire engagement and early retention.
Partner with operational leaders to support workforce planning initiatives aligned with seasonal fluctuations and business demand.
Support enterprise-wide hiring initiatives, including large-scale recruitment events and opening or expansion efforts.
Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and candidate experience.
Partner with department leaders to forecast workforce needs, identify hiring trends, and develop proactive recruitment strategies to support high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.
Maintain human resource information system (HRIS) records and generate reports from the database as required.
Answer day-to-day candidate and employee inquiries related to the hiring and onboarding process, and assist with general compensation procedure questions.
Ensure confidentiality of all applicant, candidate, and employee information at all times.
Provide support to broader HR initiatives as needed, including policy communication, documentation review, and administrative coordination.
Assist with employment verifications, personnel file maintenance, and audit preparation as assigned.
Support departmental transitions such as promotions, transfers, and internal movement processes in coordination with HR leadership.
Partner with HR team members to ensure alignment between recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
Participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with Tribal Code, gaming regulations, and organizational policies.
Responsibilities may be modified at any time based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.