Director of Human Resources

: Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, directs the planning, development, implementation, and administration of all human resources programs. Ensures recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; training and development; records management; employee relations; policy and procedures formulation and implementation; and performance and evaluation programs are executed in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops a strategic plan for all Human Resources functions, including recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, personnel records, information systems, and performance development and evaluation programs. Manages the execution of HR policies, procedures, and programs. Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of a salary administration plan, which includes compensation and benefits packages; the classification of positions; pay policies; and performance appraisal programs. Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personnel records, investigations, grievances, and other human resources documentation in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Coaches management on investigating employee grievances and appeals. Conducts or participates in employee investigations according to established policies and procedures. Directs a process of organizational development that assures succession planning throughout the organization. Directs the development, update, and implementation of the Personnel Policies and Procedures handbook, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances and consistency with organizational and departmental goals and objectives. Oversees the interpretation of human resource policies and programs to ensure adherence and consistency in application. Increases human resource management's effectiveness by providing professional guidance for the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and progressive disciplining of managers and employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities. Provides consultation to management and employees on all human resources policies, procedures, and programs. Organizes, implements, and directs the maintenance of an employee recognition program. Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and departmental activities. Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering the annual budget, presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personnel. Contributes to the department's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; implementing directives. Conducts annual human resources program evaluation and assessments of program components and staff according to established policies, procedures, and regulations. Keeps leadership and other departments informed of the status of Human Resources Department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports. Strategically develop, implement and continuously improve Human Resource, Risk & Safety programs and procedures to ensure internal control and compliance with Federal employment laws and all other applicable regulations. Support Casino leadership by providing human resources advice, counsel, and solutions. Manage, train and lead Human Resource staff to ensure development and growth. Develop and monitor cost-effective Team Member programs to ensure a responsible employment environment and competitiveness within the local labor market. Propose employee relations programs to enhance recruitment and retention. Provide leadership and guidance for Risk and Safety related programs. Responsible for the staffing, training, evaluating and scheduling of Team Members; with authority to hire, suspend and terminate. Promote an environment and culture that exemplifies respect, prohibits behaviors of discrimination and harassment. Prepare and present operational reports to Senior Management, Executive Team and Board of Directors at the request of the CEO. Performs other duties as required.

Direct Reports:

All Human Resources and Risk personnel. Access to

Sensitive Areas:

Human Resources Office, all Team Member records and files.

Signatory Authority:

All Human Resources related forms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Human Resources or related field plus ten (10) years of progressive experience in strategic Human Resources Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS system experience required. Must have strong organizational, time management, multi-tasking, written and verbal communication. Must be 21 or older. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation, as well as obtain and maintain a gaming license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements including Tribal Sovereignty. Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; record-keeping systems; and performance development and evaluation systems. Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Skill in coaching and consulting management and executive-level employees. Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations. Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff. Knowledge of effective principles and practices of education and development. Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and basic arithmetic. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels. Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines. Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment. Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations. Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the work environment noise level is moderate to noisy and employee will work indoors and outdoors (exposed to weather conditions). Additionally, the employee will be exposed to cigarette smoke.