Human Resources Director (Finance)

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SUPERVISOR: Governor
GRADE: E6

Position Summary:
Accomplishes the Human Resource Departments strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and supervising all functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services. Ensures recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, automated and manual record-keeping systems, management and employee training, employee relations, policy formulation and implementation, and performance development and evaluation programs are maintained in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversees all Human Resources functions, including recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, personnel records, training, and performance management and evaluation programs. Directly supervises and evaluates Human Resources staff. Reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures, rules and regulations, forms, and documents. Ensures compliance with federal, state, county, local, and tribal laws. Provides direction and guidance on all human resources issues of the Pueblo to ensure the fair and consistent application of human resources policies and procedures. Oversees the recruitment and selection of employees by ensuring that vacant positions are posted and advertised; applicants are screened and qualified job applicants are interviewed for each position. Reviews all Employees Action Notices, job descriptions and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Works with Finance to maintain salary and wage administration program to ensure the fair and consistent application of compensation policies and procedures. Processes and adjudicates informal complaints and grievances and ensures that employees are presented with policies and procedures. Provides HR consultation and training for all departments regarding recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, record-keeping systems, performance development and evaluation programs, and other related Human Resources functions. Ensures compliance with safety regulations to provide a safe working environment for all Pueblo employees, contractors, and visitors. Collaborates with Human Resources consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension and 401(k) administrators, training specialists, labor counsel, and other outside advisors. Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of activities and of significant events and problems by attending meetings, submitting reports, and meeting individually as necessary. Ensures confidentiality of all employee records, investigations, and other information. Achieves financial objectives by preparing the annual budget and proposal, inclusive of operational plans and objectives, recommending staffing and expenditures. Represents the department and the Pueblo to external agencies, consultants, and other organizations and individuals. Contributes to departmental effectiveness by identifying improvements needed in policies and procedures to stay current and in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Human Resources or related field plus six years progressive work experience in Human Resources including three years management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including a motor vehicle check. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico drivers license and be insurable under the Pueblos insurance.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions. Knowledge of the functions and structure of Santa Ana Pueblo. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements. Knowledge of principles, practices and trends in recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; record-keeping systems; and performance development and evaluation systems. Skill in coaching and consulting management and executive level employees. Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels. Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment. Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations. Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in both an office setting with a moderate noise level. There is frequent interaction with the public and employees. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel will be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.