Director of Human Resources

Job Title:

Director of Human Resources

Reports To:

General Manager

Department:

Executive
Job Code:

HRDIR

Date Written:01/04/2022

Revision Date:10/01/2026

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner and member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing vision, leadership, and direction for all human resources functions of the organization. This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive human capital strategies that support organizational objectives, operational excellence, workforce engagement, regulatory compliance, and long-term succession planning.

The Director oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, leadership development, workforce planning, HR technology, team member engagement, and compliance. This position works closely with executive leadership, Tribal leadership, and department leaders to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture while ensuring adherence to applicable Tribal, federal, state, and gaming regulations.

The Director exercises substantial independent judgment and decision-making authority regarding human resources strategy, policy development, workforce initiatives, and departmental operations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on human capital strategy, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management.
• Develop and implement strategic human resources initiatives aligned with organizational goals, operational objectives, and Tribal priorities.
• Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team by contributing to organizational planning, business strategy, and operational decision-making.
• Evaluate workforce trends, labor market conditions, and industry best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

• Direct and oversee all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, HRIS administration, training and development, performance management, and compliance.
• Develop, review, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs to support organizational objectives and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, gaming, and employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and security of personnel information and employment records.

• Provide strategic oversight of recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Lead executive-level recruitment efforts, employment negotiations, and workforce planning activities.
• Ensure the organization's hiring practices support diversity, equity, inclusion, and applicable Tribal hiring preference requirements.
• Develop and implement succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity throughout the organization.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify talent gaps and establish workforce development strategies.

• Serve as Chairperson of the Compensation Oversight Strategic Team (COST), providing strategic leadership and governance of the organization's compensation philosophy, pay programs, salary structures, market competitiveness, and internal equity practices. Facilitate compensation review and recommendation processes and, with approval of the General Manager, authorize compensation decisions that support organizational objectives, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and employee retention.
• Direct the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs, including job evaluation, position classification, market pricing, salary structure development, pay administration, and compensation analysis.
• Lead compensation planning activities and provide recommendations regarding base pay adjustments, promotional increases, incentive compensation, and total rewards strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and labor market conditions.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, leave of absence programs, wellness initiatives,…