Associate Human Resources Director jobs in Chico, CA

Native Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Native Americans in accordance with the Band’s Preference Policy, Chapter 1-715 of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Policies). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, and develop the Human Resources functions that span across the Government, Rolling Hills Clinics, and the Tribe’s Enterprises. The Director of Human Resources will set and provide a high standard of vision, leadership and direction for the Tribe’s Human Resources efforts including but not limited to the attraction, recruitment and selection, employee retention, training and development, employee safety and risk management, employee performance evaluations, position control, strategic and tactical compensation, benefits administration, records management, while promoting and maintaining a friendly, positive, diverse and inclusive workplace experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(Government, Gaming & Commission, Surveillance and Rolling Hills Clinics)

• Partners with the executive leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Develops and monitors the annual budget of the Human Resources operations.
• Oversees compliance with federal and tribal employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Oversees programs relative to recruitment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, evaluations, employee relations, and employee engagement.
• Oversees and manages Executive-level recruitment.
• Oversees and manages Physician and Provider recruitment at Rolling Hills Clinics.
• In collaboration with executive management and the Benefits Committee, obtains cost-effective, health benefits, for employees; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Exceed management information needs through the maintenance of HRIS best practices.
• Defines and maintains salary structure, validated through third party data systems, to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Plans and implements a broad spectrum of HR activities, including staffing, compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, and compliance.
• Provide support to operational management for employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensures that all corrective action and termination of employees is in accordance with organizational policy.
• Writes directives advising department directors of policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation plan, and employee benefits.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for Worker’s Comp insurance carrier.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Provides management direction, coaching and counseling. Provides leadership, supervision and direction to HR staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University with major course work in Human Resources, Management, or related field and ten years of progressive Human Resources leadership; or 15 years of progressive Human Resources leadership.
• PHR or SPHR, THRP certification preferred.
• A highly strategic and responsive, service-oriented attitude
• A strong understanding of compensation programs, benefit programs, employee training & development activities, HR processes & systems
• Ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish staff performance goals and increase accountability through effective motivational practices and performance systems.
• Ability to execute/implement concepts, plans, and ideas.
• Ability to proactively implement and sustain HR systems and programs that appropriately address the organization's needs.
• Ability to sustain corporate culture, which supports the organization's values and goals.
• Ability to implement and manage major change initiatives and instill a sense of urgency.
• Managed the implementation of HRIS systems.
• Management experience and a demonstrated ability to develop and lead others.
• High level of organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively.
• Very strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

Pre-employment Drug Testing and a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance through Federal, State and Child Abuse Index is a contingency for an offer of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Position may require exertion up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in proofreading correspondence and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required. Typically, office work setting conditions.

Employment with Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians is voluntarily entered. All PBNI personnel are employed on an at-will basis.  At-will employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time by the employee or by PBNI. No manager, supervisor, or employee of the organization has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will terms. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and employee and is subject to change by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.