Talent Management- HR Generalist

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Airway Heights, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist is responsible for executing and continuously improving core human resources operations across talent acquisition, employee lifecycle administration, HR data integrity, and policy compliance. This role operates with a high degree of independence, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient HR processes while generating insights that support workforce planning and operational decision-making. The position serves as a primary HR resource to managers and team members, strengthening service delivery and consistency across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of two (2) years of progressive human resources experience in areas such as talent acquisition, HR administration, or employee lifecycle support
Experience supporting managers in the application of HR processes, policies, and employee lifecycle practices
Experience working with HRIS/HCM systems
Advanced ability to interpret and apply multi-jurisdictional employment laws and HR policies
Demonstrated expertise in HRIS/HCM data management, reporting, and data integrity ownership
Ability to manage full-cycle recruitment and improve sourcing strategies through data analysis
Ability to translate workforce data into actionable operational insights
Strong capability to advise managers on HR processes while maintaining appropriate role boundaries
Ability to lead process improvement initiatives from identification through sustained implementation
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust across operational teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required by business needs
Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet organizational insurability standards if required for business purposes

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality, gaming, or tribal enterprise environments
PHR or SHRM-CP certification
Dayforce experience

Responsibilities

Owns full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring an efficient, compliant, and candidate-centered experience aligned with organizational standards
Maintains accurate applicant tracking and hiring documentation to support audit readiness and reporting integrity
Analyzes hiring activity, turnover, and workforce trends to identify gaps and recommend improvements to sourcing and staffing approaches
Supports workforce planning efforts by providing data insights and coordinating hiring activity with operational needs
Owns the accuracy, timeliness, and auditability of all employee lifecycle transactions including, hire, transfer, status change, compensation change, and termination within the HCM system, serving as an accountable steward of HR data integrity and record retention compliance.
Maintains personnel records and ensures compliance with record retention and documentation standards
Monitors HR data quality, resolves discrepancies, and ensures system integrity across HR processes
Produces and interprets workforce reports, translating data into actionable insights for HR and operational leaders
Ensures consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices in alignment with tribal, federal, and state requirements
Maintains compliance with employment eligibility verification and required documentation standards
Identifies compliance risks, policy gaps, and audit issues, resolving within scope and escalating as appropriate
Serves as the primary HR resource for team members and managers by triaging and resolving routine inquiries and escalating complex matters appropriately, partnering with HR functional areas to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Partners with HR functional areas to coordinate service delivery across recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations
Identifies process inefficiencies across HR workflows and leads improvement initiatives from analysis through implementation
Enhances team member experience by improving responsiveness, clarity, and consistency of HR services