Director of Human Resources

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Chief Operations Officer (COO), directs the planning, development, implementation and administration of all human resources programs; directs and evaluates the staff of the Haak’u Health Center (HHC) Human Resources Department; ensures recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; training and development; records management; employee relations, policy and procedures formulation and implementation; and performance and evaluation programs are executed in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

·         Demonstrates professional, ethical, and respectful conduct and supports the organization's mission, vision, and values.

·         Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee health information and follows applicable privacy requirements.

·         Uses evidence, data, and sound clinical judgment to identify risks and recommend practical improvements.

·         Communicates clearly, completes work accurately and on time, and collaborates effectively across departments.

·         Maintains required licensure, training, and competency for assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, direct, and manage all human resource initiatives, such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.

Maintains confidential personnel files and records; ensures secure storage of all personnel records.

• Establish human resources objectives following organizational goals along with federal, state, and tribal legal requirements.

• Implement human resources strategies through department accountabilities for talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee retention.

• Collaborate with other department managers to plan and deliver employee training programs, give employees feedback, ensure compliance with labor laws, and facilitate performance management.

• Responds to employee inquiries regarding employee and labor relations, training and development, recruitment, benefits administration and other general employee related issues.

• Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints, concerns or grievances are brought forth and advise on response and resolutions.

• Provide guidance to administration and department managers on disciplinary and grievance issues to ensure compliance with rules, policies and procedures.

• Perform job analysis, develop and maintain accurate job descriptions and assess job classifications.

• Perform salary analysis to ensure the organization salaries are competitive in the market.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate effective recruitment, hiring, onboarding and exiting processes.

• Assist leadership with organizational development strategies including quality improvement, performance enhancement, performance needs analysis, and training recommendations.

• Oversee the performance review process. Ensure a fair and legal process is enacted, confidentiality is maintained, reviews are valid and completed in a timely manner.

• Maintain confidentiality by ensuring any access to non-public data be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to perform the duties.

• While data are being accessed, take reasonable measures to ensure the non-public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason.

• Manage drug testing programs including scheduling, notification to supervisors, and maintaining required documentation.

• Administer benefit programs and annual open enrollment. Education employees on benefit plans.

• Administer disability management programs including FMLA, non-FMLA, LOA, short- and long-term disability and fitness for duty evaluations as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with State, Federal and Tribal employment regulations including, but not limited to, FLSA, FMLA, HIPPA, the Department of Labor, Worker’s Compensation.

 • Aid in response to Worker’s Compensation and unemployment claims.

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

·         Master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration or related field.

·         Seven (7) years’ progressive work experience in managing and implementing all human resource programs.

·         Five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

·         Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, and background investigation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·         Knowledge of applicable federal and tribal labor laws, regulations, and requirements including Tribal Sovereignty and Tribal Employment Right Ordinances.

·         Knowledge of principles, practices and trends in recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; record-keeping systems; and performance development and evaluation systems.

·         Knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, ERISA and other federal and tribal HR

·         Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·         Skill in coaching and consulting management and executive level staff.

·         Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

·         Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

·         Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.

·         Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.

·         Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

·         Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of

·         Ability to always establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers

·         Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines

·         Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment

·         Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations

·         Ability to interpret applicable federal and tribal laws and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         THRP, SPHR or other HR Certification.

·         Prior tribal 638 experience.

·         Bilingual skills in English and the Keres languages.

·         Native American Preference.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment. Work is performed in office and clinical settings and may include limited remote work when approved. The role may involve exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning agents, and other occupational hazards. Required personal protective equipment and safety procedures must be followed. Occasional travel between work locations and schedule flexibility may be required.

Physical Demands. The employee must be able to sit and stand for extended periods; walk through clinical and support areas; use standard office and medical equipment; read printed and electronic information; communicate in person and by telephone; and lift or carry up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands. The position requires attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, interruptions, deadlines, and urgent infection prevention or employee health concerns.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Haak’u Health is an equal opportunity employer and hires individuals for vacant positions solely upon the basis of their qualifications for the job which they have applied. It is the policy of Haak’u Health to grant preference in employment to qualified Indians and to provide special consideration to qualified Pueblo of Acoma citizens.

Haak'u Health Center, formally Acoma/Canoncito/Laguna (ACL) Clinic is now hiring! Please consider joining the Haak'u Health Center team.