The Nisqually Tribe is looking for a well-rounded HR Professional to acquire medical professionals for a brand new facility.

The Nisqually Tribe makes strong efforts to be outstanding in a competitive job market by providing a robust total compensation package. The Tribe offers 15+ paid holidays a year, separate sick and vacation accruals, plus an additional paid day for your birthday! The employee health insurance plans offered to full-time employees of the Tribe require no premiums from the employee. Employees can also expect fair wages with great prospects for increases annually.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Nisqually Generations Healing Center (NGHC) Human Resources Generalist performs professional human resource services; provides information and advice to all NGHC Directors, Managers, and all other employees on human resources policies, procedures, and services. The NGHC HR Generalist is assigned to multiple areas of human resource administration, including but not limited to, employment and recruitment of health professionals, employee relations, benefits administration, human resources information management, performance management, and learning development and with an emphasis in training.

This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is always essential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Consult with directors, managers, and supervisors to address employee relations concerns; provide guidance about HR best practices, the use of performance management tools, corrective action plans, and disciplinary actions; assist with review of proposed actions.
• Assist with investigating employee grievances and participate in their resolution.
• Advise, interpret, and provide administrative direction and strategic guidance to directors, managers, supervisors, and employees on NGHC policy and procedures involving employment, employer and employee relations, salary administration, training, benefits and organizational development.
• Assist with employee benefits programs including renewals, coordinate with Financial Services staff, outside vendors, and third-party administrators for self-funded programs.
• Maintain and update enrollment in employee benefits including Medical/Dental insurance, Life insurance, Worker's Compensation, Retirement (401K), and other benefits offered to employees; ensure records accurately reflect enrollments, terminations, and changes in coverage.
• Carry out work goals, priorities and deadlines.
• Provide assistance to employees; determine and explain eligibility, enrollment process and provide information about various plans.
• Review and approve or deny requests for Family Medical Leave; provide notice to employees and supervisors and monitor leave used.
• Coordinate unemployment insurance filings, respond to inquiries, and participate in hearings when required.
• Prepare and edit correspondence and forms including benefit eligibility announcements and applicant referral notices.
• Consult with hiring supervisors regarding vacancies in assigned areas; review job descriptions, prepare position announcements, advertisements, and information materials for recruitment.
• Review and screen applications for minimum qualifications and maintain accurate records with required applicant data such as education, experience, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Coordinate required pre-employment testing and inform hiring authority of the results.
• Assist hiring supervisors with making employment offers; prepare appointment letters and complete new hire paperwork. 
• Assist directors, managers, and supervisors with compliance with policies and procedures by providing guidance and policy clarification on human resources related actions for position establishment, fair and consistent hiring practices, salary determination, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, resignations, retirements, and layoffs.
• Perform Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of increasingly responsible Human Resources experience OR
• Eight years of increasingly responsible human resources experience.
• Must have HR generalist experience that includes specialized experience, training or education in classification, compensation, benefits, and training/organizational development.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.

SUPERVISION

This position does not supervise.

COMPETENCIES

Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and standards in all areas of human resource management.
• Methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data.
• Tribal, local, state, and federal regulations in all areas of employment law.
• Modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.

Skill in:

• Problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Effectively communicating and conveying information.
• Interpreting and incorporating Tribal HR policies and procedures into practice.
• Translating HR operational needs and requirements to others.

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret policy and procedures and the ability to explain them to others.
• Identify and understand problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information.
• Make timely decisions and take actions consistent with available facts and constraints and optimize probably consequences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.