Position Summary

Responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of all Human Resources activities including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, leaves of absence, benefits, and training. This position supervises the Human Resources Manager and Benefits Manager.  

Essential Functions

• Directs the development and implementation of all Human Resources activities and practices.
• Formulates and administers policies and procedures for the Human Resources department and recommends policies and practices to senior management.
• Responsible for the overall successful management and leadership of the Human Resources staff including selection, training and development, performance management and coaching to ensure department objectives are met. 
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in daily interactions. Sets a positive leadership example through demonstrated and timely performance. 
• Encourages positive relationships among the staff and promotes good morale in the workplace.
• Responsible for active participation in the strategic planning process as a member of the management team.
• Develops methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommends changes to management.
• Administers compensation, benefits, and performance management systems.
• Advises Directors/Managers and recommends action regarding organizational policy matters such as workplace harassment and discrimination. Performs investigations as needed.
• Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
• Servers as a link between management and employees by handling questions to help resolve workplace problems.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates, work activities of Human Resources staff relating to employment, compensation, employee relations, leaves of absence, benefits, and training.
• Formulates policies, procedures and programs for employment, compensation, employee relations, leaves of absence, benefits, and training.
• Writes directives advising department Director's/Manager's of company policies regarding employment, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Writes and delivers presentation to senior management or governing officials regarding Human Resources policies and practices.
• Identifies and implements a competitive and comprehensive benefit program for employees.
• Analyzes training needs and identifies resources for employee and management development. 
• Analyzes and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organizational personnel policies and practices.
• Prepares and follows budgets for the Human Resources department.
• Oversees the evaluation classification and rating of occupations and job positions.
• Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
• Analyzes compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
• Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law where applicable.
• Evaluates and recommends software programs and applications to meet the needs of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKERS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER

Position Qualifications

Analytical-the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Detailed Oriented-the individual is detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Recruitment experience-the individual has strong recruitment experience including working with regional and local community organizations to fill open positions. 

Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 

Communication Skills-the individual speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.

Leadership-the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others. Must be able to mentor team members at all skill levels. Requires the ability to maintain good working relations with other departments and out side agencies.

Management skills-the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth. 

Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 

Judgment-the individual displays willingness and ability to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. 

Planning/organizing-the individual has excellent organization skills, ability to prioritize and plan work activities, must be able to use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans and project deadlines.

Requirements - Gaming Industry Experience is required

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of Human Resources experience with having been in a Human Resources Director role for a minimum of five years at a property with 500+ team members. Gaming experience is required. Human Resources senior level leadership experience at a Tribal Casino/Resort. 

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office intermediate level.

Experience working with Paylocity software strongly preferred

Certificates & Licenses

SHRM or HRCI certifications preferred

Siletz Tribal Gaming License required

Other Requirements

Knowledge of employment laws and their impact on tribal businesses on trust land

Physical Demands

Stand Occasionally

Walk Occasionally

Sit Constantly 

Handling/Fingering Constantly

Reach Outward Constantly

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally 

Climb Not Applicable

Crawl Occasionally

Squat or Kneel Occasionally

Bend Occasionally

Lift/Carry

10lbs or less Frequently

11-20 lbs Occasionally

21-50 lbs Occasionally

51-100 lbs Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less Occasionally

13-25 lbs Occasionally

26-40 lbs Occasionally

41-100 lbs Not Applicable

Not Applicable- Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Occasionally- Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hours/day.

Frequently- Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hours/day.

Constantly- Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day.

Other Physical Requirements

Vision: Near and Far

Sense of Sound

Work Environment

Work will take place in a small office environment with occasional exposure to a busy resort and gaming environment with multiple distractions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Occasionally the work environment will be in locations exposed to smoke and the associated affects. 

Working Conditions

Conditions of employment include passing a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180-day introductory period.