Human Resources Director Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and administer an efficient, effective, and comprehensive human resources function.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
• Ability to research, prepare, and analyze comprehensive reports.
• Ability to independently complete assigned projects within timelines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Tribe officials, and the general public.
• Ability to develop, implement, and deliver effective training programs.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration and modern human resources administration policies and practices.
• Knowledge of modern management theory and best practices.
• Knowledge of employee classification, compensation, and benefits; recruitment and selection; training; employee relations; and discipline and discharge processes.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, strategic staffing principles, workflow analysis, and streamlining.
• Knowledge of organizational development, skill assessment, and career development.
• Knowledge of strategic short- and long-range planning techniques, project implementation, and administration.
• Knowledge of benefits, pension, and insurance administration and enhancement.
• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; close vision and ability to adjust focus are required.

Responsibilities

• Exercises accountability for the Division’s budget, scope of work, and related development, approval, and implementation responsibilities; delegates spending authority while retaining accountability.
• Monitors budgets, revenues, and expenditures; performs cost control; prepares annual budget requests; and ensures effective, efficient, and allowable use of resources.
• Provides leadership and direction for short- and long-range plans; gathers and analyzes data for studies, reports, and recommendations; and coordinates activities with other departments and agencies.
• Manages recruitment, testing, and applicant pre-screening to provide qualified candidates for Tribal vacancies; establishes employment procedures and ensures their consistent application.
• Develops and coordinates implementation of personnel policies and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Supervises, trains, coaches, evaluates, and disciplines assigned employees and promotes high-quality service to internal and external customers.
• Develops, implements, and revises employee and personnel records management systems to meet legal requirements and best practices.
• Resolves employee complaints and grievances by investigating situations, evaluating information, and recommending resolutions.
• Develops, implements, and administers employee evaluation systems; assists with performance problems; and counsels employees and supervisors on performance, education, training, and career development.
• Maintains equitable classification and compensation programs, including classification specifications, external salary information, and the integrity of the classification and compensation plan.
• Coordinates and supervises employee insurance and other benefits programs, distributes information, and monitors implementation dates and timelines.
• Advises supervisors, directors, and Tribal officials on complex and sensitive personnel issues, including discipline and discharge.
• Assists departments with organizational structures and strategic staffing plans and maintains organization charts and staffing spreadsheets for each division.
• Provides or coordinates management and employee development training and career development programs; identifies career ladders, conducts training and counseling, and helps managers identify training and education needs.
• Directs development and maintenance of records used to evaluate, control, and document assigned operations.
• May perform a wide range of office and field duties in support of the Tribe’s community service commitment.