HR Director

General Description

The Human Resources Director guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the Osage Nation. The major areas directed are:

• Recruiting and staffing
• Organizational planning
• Performance management and improvement systems
• Organization development
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns
• Employee orientation, development, and training
• Policy development and documentation
• Employee relations
• Nation-wide committee facilitation
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health
• Employee services and counseling

The Human Resources Director originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the Principal Chief; and assists and advises Osage Nation employees on Human Resources issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience working within a tribal government, particularly the Osage Nation or another federally recognized tribal government.
• Experience administering Indian Preference employment programs and grant-funded personnel requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field required.
• Experience
• Seven (7) years of human resources experience required.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or management experience as a Human Resources Director in an organization with a minimum of 300 employees required.
• Experience in tribal government, public sector, or governmental organizations preferred.
• Knowledge
• Human resources principles, practices, and employment law.
• Osage Nation government structure, sovereignty, and applicable employment laws and policies.
• Personnel policy development and administration.
• Compensation and classification systems.
• Employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Budget development and fiscal management.
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Knowledge in employment law, compensation, benefits, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training required
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping required.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs required.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles