Human Resources Director

Summary: The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, and develop the Human Resources functions that span across the Government and Gaming & Commission of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe. The Director of Human Resources will set and provide a high standard of vision, leadership and direction for the Tribe’s Human Resources efforts including but not limited to the attraction, recruitment and selection, employee retention, training and development, employee safety and risk management, employee performance evaluations, position control, strategic and tactical compensation, benefits administration, records management, while promoting and maintaining a friendly, positive, diverse and inclusive workplace experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Partners with the executive leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

2. Develops and monitors an annual budget of human resources operations within the Tribal Government; monitors and upholds the policies and standard operating procedures of the organization; assists in payroll processing and releasing time reports. Manages all time reports.

3. Oversees compliance with federal and tribal employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

4. Oversees programs relative to recruitment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, evaluations, employee relations, and employee engagement.

5. Assists employees in the initiation of complaints or grievances, assist supervisors in processing of timely performance measurement plans, evaluations, and related matters.

6. Completes detailed background investigations and drug screenings for all employees.

7. In collaboration with executive management and the Benefits Committee, obtains cost-effective, health benefits, both for tribal members and employees; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings.

8. Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.

9. Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

10. Exceed management information needs through the implementation and maintenance of HRIS best practices; Assists departmental leads in the coaching, counseling, and disciplining of employees.

11. Defines and maintains salary structure, validated through third party data systems, to ensure compliance and equity within organization.

12. Plans and implements a broad-spectrum of HR activities, including staffing, compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, and compliance.

13. Provide support to operational management for employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

14. Ensures that all corrective action and termination of employees is in accordance with organizational policy.

15. Writes directives advising department directors of policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation plan, and employee benefits.

16. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
17. Investigates accidents and prepares reports for Worker’s Comp insurance carrier.
18. Represents the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

19. All other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. A highly strategic and responsive, service-oriented attitude
2. A strong understanding of compensation programs, benefit programs, employee training & development activities, HR processes & systems
3. Ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization through written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to establish staff performance goals and increase accountability through effective motivational practices and performance systems
5. Ability to execute/implement concepts, plans, and ideas
6. Ability to proactively implement and sustain HR systems and programs that appropriately address the organization's needs
7. Ability to sustain corporate culture, which supports the organization's values and goals
8. Ability to implement and manage, major change initiatives and instill a sense of urgency

9. A minimum of ten years of progressive leadership in HR.
10. Managed the implementation of HRIS systems
11. Management experience and a demonstrated ability to develop and lead others. A team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all staff levels.
12. High level of organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively.
13. Be able to work in a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
14. Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.
15. Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation.

Education/Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, management, or related field; and 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a Human Resources Department at an organization with more than 50-75 employees.

Certificates and Licenses:

PHR or SPHR, THRP, or SHRM certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides management direction, coaching and counseling. Provides leadership, supervision and direction to HR staff.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in proofreading correspondence and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required. Typically, office work setting conditions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. The Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS.

Proof of tribal citizenship is required to be deemed preference eligible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person