Human Resources Director

Essential Job Functions:

• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines to facilitate employment activities, labor/employee relations, classification/compensation, benefits, training, legal compliance and HRIS; communicates and enforces organizational values.
• Communicates with all levels of management and supervisors regarding approved policies and procedures.
• Consults with appropriate legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with applicable federal, state and tribal law.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization with management and staff in order to be an effective listener and problem solver.
• Serves as a link between management and employees by responding to questions, interpreting policy and resolving work-related problems.
• Advises and provides training for management team on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Designs new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Ensures qualified applicants are recruited, interviewed and selected for open position.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; completes performance evaluations; creates corrective action; and provides positive feedback; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and delivers training requirements of organization, not to include position specific training.
• Reviews corrective action and Performance Improvement Plans for all employees prior to issuance and provide feedback to management on content.
• Assumes a leadership role in developing a culture that enables employees to perform in accordance with the objectives of the organization.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Administers compensation, benefits and performance management systems; safety and recreation programs.
• Manages broker relationship with respect to employee benefits.
• Manages employee benefits ensuring employee elections are entered into all systems appropriately. Reconcile benefit invoices on a monthly basis.
• Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction for the human resources programs.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and programs to facilitate employment activities, labor/employee relations, classification/compensation, benefits, training, legal compliance and HRIS.
• Develops and administers long range plans to ensure that the organization is able to attract, retain, reward, and motivate a diverse, well-qualified workforce.
• Oversees, directs, and leads the development of comprehensive employee benefit programs.
• Makes senior level decisions in both day-to-day management and the strategic direction of the organization.
• Provides advice and counsel in employee relations matters.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and trends in the HR arena.
• Responds to EEO complaints/investigations.
• Oversees drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Required to be on-call 24/7.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Degree (s) in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public or Business Administration, Organization Development or commensurate experience (at least 8 years progressive Human Resource experience required, 3 of which were in a Sr. Management role) required.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have demonstrated proficiency with applicable laws/regulations and management theories, including policy/procedure development; strong organizational skills in the areas of operations, budget and project administration; effective interface with diverse groups; effective supervisory skills.
• Must possess technical knowledge to develop and administer comprehensive classification and compensation plan structures.
• Must have working knowledge of performance evaluation systems and tools, and the ability to assist department managers in the proper use of systems.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, guest service, communication, analytical, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to understand problems and effectively resolve conflict.
• Must have working knowledge of the tribal, federal, and state statutes that govern the employment relationship and the ability to communicate with organization’s staff in all departments regarding legal implications and requirements of such statutes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all departmental managers and Lenape Board members.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive written reports as well as miscellaneous correspondence and experience in public speaking.
• Must demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality with all guest, employee and proprietary information.
• Must be able to work in a casino environment where second hand smoke, loud noises and flashing lights are present, when warranted.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Training and Experience:

• Requires at least eight (8) years progressive human resources generalist experience with at least three (3) years at senior management level. Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope of human resources activities, both operations and analysis.

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation of criminal and financial history to obtain a Gaming License from the Office of the Delaware Gaming Commission.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment drug test with a negative result.
• Must pass an annual Title 31 exam.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 /hour

Experience:

• Human Resources: 4 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

License:

• Oklahoma (Preferred)
• United States (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Preferred)

Required travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Holidays required
• Day shift
• Overtime
• 8 hour shift