Human Resource Director

DEFINITION: Under supervision of the Tribal Operation Officer or designee, performs work of unusual difficulty in promoting and implementing human resource values by planning and managing human resources programs; sets department goals and objectives within the context of policies established by the Walker River Paiute Tribe.Duties And ResponsibilitiesManages the Human Resources Office and administers program funds to carry out the purposes of the office; prepare HR operational budget and revise as necessary.Manages daily personnel administration including records management, application and selection, attendance and leave, classification, conduct and discipline, drug-free workplace, Employee Assistance Program, employee grievance and appeals, pay plan administration, personnel administrative procedures, referrals and appointments, and training/career development.Coordinates position planning, recruitment, and interviews. Conducts local, regional and national recruitment; determine appropriate markets for qualified applicants and outreach efforts.Coordinates background investigations and employee reference checks as necessary.Responsible for recruitment, youth assessment, and job placement of youth in training components and work projects.Reviews personnel actions to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Coordinate payroll processing and record keeping. Certifies new hires, appointments, promotions, terminations, and all other personnel actions to the Finance Department's payroll section.Maintains centralized Personnel Records and Information System. Manages confidential files and official personnel records, including controlling access to files, maintaining required records for various entities, providing confidential information to authorized parties upon receipt of appropriate written authorization, and ensuring that all files are complete with required documentation.Coordinates the employee grievance process from beginning to end, including but not limited to scheduling hearings, notifying all parties involved, identifying timelines and due dates, documenting grievance and maintaining original grievance file, custody and confidentiality.Performs other duties as_ assigned.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of the principles of personnel management, superv1s1on, organization development and administration; personnel record keeping, practices and filing systems; methods and techniques used in recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity, classification, job analysis, compensation and benefits administration, and employee/organizational development; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development; Indian Civil Rights Act, Indian Preference in hiring, Fair Labor Standards Act, Privacy Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act, Worker's Compensation, COBRA, other laws/regulations applicable to employment in a Tribal organization; current trends in public personnel administration; and areas of due process and Tribal court procedures.Skilled in effective interviewing techniques to obtain sensitive information or obtain information from resistant individuals; dealing constructively with conflict and developing consensus; selecting, supervising, training and evaluating subordinates; planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating a centralized personnel services program; exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines and legal constraints; representing the Tribe effectively in meetings with others; preparing clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials; interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and policies.Ability to operate a personal computer and working knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software packages; interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations to make determinations and recommendations on policies and procedure ; conduct job analysis and develop job descriptions according to classification procedures; assess information and arrive at appropriate course of action; maintain confidential information; establish and maintain effective working relations with Tribal officials, department heads, employees and other contacted in the course of work; effectively express oneself in oral and written communications; proofread for discrepancies and maintain a high degree of attention to detail; give/follow oral and written instructions and follow through on all work assignments; plan/organize work to completeness in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines; provide leadership and assistance to others in a positive, effective manner; plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates; interact with a variety of personalities and be skilled in constructive conflict resolution.Demonstrated experience in developing training and technical programs to enhance workers' marketable skills.Must possess a valid Nevada State Driver's License and be insurable under the Tribe's vehicle insurance policy.Must favorably pass a background investigation.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Public Administration, and/or five years of experience in personnel management in a Tribal organization or governmental entity or any combination of training, experience or other preparation which would indicate possession of the required knowledge, abilities and skills required for this position. At least three years of supervisory experience. - .To Apply: Obtain an employment application from the Human Resources Department located at the Tribal Administration Building, 1022 Hospital Rd., Schurz, NV 89427. Call Human Resources at 775-773-2306 x2315 for such application. You can e-mail application with supporting documents to: hrdirector@wrpt.org or tero@wrpt.orgIf Hired: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and any random drug testing asrequired by the WRPT Personnel and Drug-Free Workplace Policies, with satisfactory results.Indian Preference and TERO: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act, Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472-473 and the Walker River Paiute Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance WR-01-01, as amended