Human Resources Manager (Open Until Filled)

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Position Overview: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all aspects of personnel management.  This scope of work includes, but is not limited to, recruiting applicants, managing employee relations, administering benefit plans, developing and deploying policies & procedures, maintaining personnel records, monitoring compliance with applicable employment laws, coordinating payroll actions and activities, facilitating employee performance appraisals, establishing wage and compensation rates, and providing relevant training. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the supervision of any additional Human Resources Department Staff. 

Essential Functions

Policies & Procedures:  Provides interpretation and technical direction to administrators, employees, tribal officials, etc; Develops, updates, implements, and monitors compliance with HR Policies & Procedures.

Job Descriptions:  Works with administration, supervisors, and employees to develop job descriptions congruent with work performed by tribal staff.

Performance Appraisals:  Initiates job evaluations, monitors evaluation process, and provides guidance to administration, employees, tribal officials, etc.

Personnel Records:  Maintains official employment records for all employees; Creates electronic system for tracking employment-related events and activities.  Coordinates employee payroll actions and activities with the Finance Office, Executive Office, and other concerned parties.

Recruitment:  Develops job announcements, coordinates advertising of vacancies, acts as initial point of contact for job applicants, provides referrals to hiring managers, and facilitates the employee selection process.   

Employee Relations:  Acts as the point of contact for employment-related issues, and coordinates employee grievances with the Grievance Committee.

Benefits:  Works with tribal administration and elected officials to obtain benefit quotes, select coverage, etc; Facilitates employee benefits enrollment; Acts as administrator of the Pawnee Nation’s employee benefits plans.

Training:  Offers orientation to all new employees; Identifies areas in need of improved employee performance and facilitates applicable training.

Miscellaneous:  Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the position.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study;

Preferred:  Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of three (3) years Human Resources work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Preferred:  PHR or SPHR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Computer:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Internet Explorer, etc;
2. Ability to identify and implement Human Resources software solutions;
3. Ability to provide guidance and instruction on the use of Human Resources software solutions.

Communication: 

1. Possesses strong written & verbal communication skills; Able to develop and deliver presentations to individuals and groups;
2. Exercises a high level of confidentiality regarding employee matters;
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships;
4. Skilled in the use of business communications (proper spelling/grammar);
5. Skilled in the use of business arithmetic (accounting, etc).

Miscellaneous:

1. Uses analytical skills to identify problems, offer solutions, and adopt appropriate courses of action;
2. Effectively conducts research, analyzes information, and interprets data;
3. Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and work well under pressure;
4. Exercises initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority;
5. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize;
6. Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds;
7. Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations;
8. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and requirements;
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality;
10. Must work independently.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; and walk.  The employee is occasionally is required to 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 setting with a moderate noise level.  Evening and/or weekend work is often required.  Occasions may arise requiring work outdoors where exposure to natural weather conditions may occur.  There is regular interaction with the public, other agencies, and employees.  Tight time constraints and multiple demands from several and multiple demands from several people are common.  Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.