HR Manager

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Human Resources Director, the HR Manager oversees, maintains, and assures organizational compliance with employee laws. The manager oversees the workflow processes and transactions for recruitment, selection, hiring, background checks, and new employee orientation. As HR Manager, you will play a key role in SMH’s growth by coordinating the sourcing, vetting, hiring and onboarding talent, as well as ensuring all fingerprinting and background checks are completed in a timely manner; forward copies of completed background checks to employee with appropriate notice to provide the employee an opportunity to verify background check information. Other responsibilities include supervising the HR staff, proactively managing compensation and benefits, training and assisting managers with employee relations, monitoring employment law and updating HR Policies as needs arise, administering the performance evaluation process, coordinating internal training and education. Consults with and updates HR Director regarding all HR functions and activities.
 

    Minimum Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
•    Six (6) years or more of progressive work experience in Human Resources required. 
•    Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification preferred. 
•    National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP) certification preferred. 
•    Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, Tuberculin Skin Test, Physical Exam and background investigation.

    Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
•    Knowledge of effective principles and practices of education and development.
•    Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment practices.
•    Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mathematics.
•    Knowledge of company personnel policies and procedures
•    Excellent communicate skills in the English language both verbally and in writing with staff and the public.
•    Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
•    Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
•    Ability to speak the Navajo language and/or familiarity with the Navajo Way.
•    Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
•    Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
•    Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
•    Skill in recruiting and interviewing qualified candidates.
•    Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in the department.
•    Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing reports.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in an office with moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.