Job Summary:
The Human Resources Director is responsible for overseeing all human resources functions for the Sokaogon Chippewa Community, ensuring compliance with tribal, federal, and state regulations. This position plays a critical role in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the tribe's mission and goals, promoting a positive work environment, and fostering employee engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day activities of the Human Resource Department.
- Assist the SCC Tribal Council and Tribal Department Directors/Leads to identify problem areas of the tribal operation related to personnel and develop policies and procedures to resolve the issues.
- Administer job recruitment and selection policies and procedures including: conducting job analyses; writing and updating job descriptions; advertising and managing application process; serving as Equal Opportunity Officer (EEO) during the hiring process; and ensuring compliance with all hiring regulations.
- Coordinate all appointments and complete paperwork with SCC IT Department and SCC Payroll Department on new hires and terminations.
- Administer SCC employee relations programs: "New Employee Orientation Program"; the performance evaluation system, the disciplinary and grievance system, and other employer/employee relations activities.
- Serve as primary administrator in ensuring compliance with all applicable Tribal, Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations related to employment practices including: maintaining an Employee Assistance Program, ensuring compliance with Native American preference policies, EEO laws and filing reports required by law.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure the integrity and security of personnel records in accordance with Tribal and Corporate Policies and the Privacy Act.
- Oversee the mandates as outlined in the SCC Drug Testing Policy.
- Assist Directors/Managers in monitoring employee attendance and handling disciplinary issues when necessary (investigating concerns and complaints and suggesting resolutions).
- Serve as the SCC representative for Unemployment Compensation and Workers Compensation hearings and EEO cases.
- Monitor changes in employment laws and disseminate the information to management.
- Must have a working knowledge and be able to adhere to all tribal ordnances, policies and procedures, EPA permitting process, THPO permitting process and any other regulations that are applicable to the grant projects.
- Complete all other duties as assigned. Qualifications ( Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) :
- Associate's Degree in Human Resource or related field is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- 2 years' experience as a Human Resources Manager preferred.
- HRIS (Human Resource Information System) system knowledge and experience preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of: job analyses, salary structure, EEO law, personnel recordkeeping, employee benefit programs, performance evaluation systems, interview systems and human resource information systems.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations on an ongoing basis.
- Experience with planning, organizing, coordinating, assigning and evaluating staff.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and computer skills.
- Have the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the workplace, including appearance, communication, attendance, reliability, and teamwork.
- Knowledge of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and culture preferred.
Pay:
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person