Human Resources Director

Directs, coordinates, and organizes the personnel programs, operations, and functions of the Tribe. Supervises and oversees the duties of the Human Resources (HR) staff and Front Office Manager. Assess and improves employer-employee relations, performs a variety of HR-related tasks including employee relations, compensation/pay, training & development, benefit administration, coaching/counseling, and be available to assist with program planning and strategy as needed.

1. Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages HR-related functions including, but not limited to: recruitment,selection, classification, salary and compensation, employee/employer relations, personnel file maintenance andemployee benefits in close coordination with the members of the Tribe’s Management team or in their absence,his/her designee.

2. Advises and counsels management and employees on matters pertaining to customer relations, employee evaluations, employee training plans, corrective action plans, employee/employer relations, grievances, complaints, disciplinary actions, etc. in accordance with Tribal policies and applicable laws.

3. Maintains Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, develops, recommends, and implements new policies andprocedures and forwards comments & suggestions to the Tribal Council as necessary.

4. Drafts timely, clear and concise policies and ensures approved policies are updated and distributed to all staff anddirectors.

5. Maintains the confidentiality and security of all personnel records. Ensures the timely audit of all personnelfiles for completeness and notify employees and Directors of corrective measures as needed.

6. Ensures vacancies are posted in compliance with the Personnel Policy Manual. Develops accurate positiondescriptions (job descriptions) prior to posting, including obtaining Review Committee approval whennecessary. Be available to answer any questions applicants may have regarding a vacancy. Receives andsafeguards employment application packets and purge as necessary.

7. Serves as a member of the Management Team and provides skilled knowledge in trends and patterns related to Human Resources. Ensures adequate reports, salary comparisons and best practices are followed.

8. Conducts and reports on investigations into policy or code of conduct violations or as directed by Council; responds to claims for unemployment or other state-provided benefits (i.e., Disability, Family Leave, etc.)

9. Assists Payroll with required reports, garnishments, etc.

10. Assists with Tribal Communications as directed by Tribal Council or Supervisor.

11. Coordinates with Directors and TERO on selection of applicants to be screened and interviewed & compose aninterview panel in compliance with policy. Ensures interviews are conducted with applicants selected andnotifications of times and locations are completed. Following interviews, ensures all applicants are notified ofselections in a timely manner. Ensures interview packets are prepared, including coordinating with Directors toestablish interview questions and/or format any necessary job-related efficiency tests.

12. Ensures all new employees receive or have direct access to the Personnel Policy Manual, any updates, orreminders pertaining to them and be available to answer employee questions. Ensures new employee orientationand training program is current and completed with every new employee hired. Prepares and maintains all formsnecessary to orient new employees. Shall be available to supervisors for guidance and shall monitor theorientation process to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency.

13. Receives and processes all paperwork for new employees, forwarding information to other departments asnecessary. Schedules all drug screens and criminal background checks for employees and notify them of timeand location of test, ensuring that they have the proper paperwork to take to their appointment.

14. Serves and acts as a liaison to the Karuk Tribal Directors and all other staff, being well versed in assisting all employees at varying levels, ensuring open and successful recommendations are provided and enacted.

15. Maintains an electronic database of personnel information and produce reports as requested. Responsible forresearching and implementing database and software upgrades as needed.

16. Reviews and maintains documentation pertaining to employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, 401k,Consolidated Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (COBRA), etc.) and be available to answer employeequestions. Monitors monthly reports and add/delete employees as necessary. Maintains open communicationwith the Fiscal Department regarding employee benefits packages, compensation, pay and other fiscal relatedemployee processes.

17. Provides support in the annual California Highway Patrol (CHP) review (auditing) process for commercialdrivers related to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) pull notices, random drug screenings, andtimekeeping records.

18. Provides support to programs to roll fingerprints and process Live Scan requests for employees, Councilmembers (and candidates), volunteers, and contractors requiring criminal history checks as outlined in thePersonnel Policy Manual and/or Tribal Constitution including serving as an Adjudicating Official processingresults in accordance with applicable policies and laws.

19. Oversees keys, passcodes, or key cards issued to employees and other authorized individuals to offices in theTribal Organization.

20. Assists with planning for annual events of the Tribe including the Tribal Reunion and other staff banquets asrequested.

21. Provides supervision to HR staff members and to the Front Office Manager and in his/her absence, their staff.

22. Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training. Attends all required meetingsand functions.

23. Shall be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other job-related duties as assigned.

5. Has a robust understanding of Labor Laws and be able to evaluate risk in employee-employer relations.

1. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and 3 year to 5years of progressive Human Resources related experience with demonstrated track record of increasingresponsibilities.

2. Must have 5 years of experience managing a human resource team.

3. Demonstrated experience working effectively in a sovereign Tribal Government environment and/or HumanResources program.

4. Must have background in providing HR related trainings and/or orientations to employees.

5. Extensive knowledge of labor laws and regulations, including Federal, State and Tribal laws and/or mandates.

6. Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to work independently. Must be able to coordinate and/orperform multiple tasks of complex nature requiring discerning judgment and ability to delegate effectively.

7. Must have demonstrated ability to speak clearly and assertively in face-to-face, as well as telephonecommunications.

8. Must have excellent computer skills with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, andExcel.

9. Must have excellent clerical skills and the ability to manage in excess of 300 employee personnel records.

10. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe's insurance carrier.

11. Must adhere to confidentiality policies.1

2. Must successfully pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.