HR Assistant- 'S ; Sponsorship NOT

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources Department, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, compliance tracking, and day-to-day HR operations. This position serves as a key point of contact for routine HR inquiries, supports a culturally respectful workplace, and helps ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and healthcare regulations.

• Assist with job postings, application tracking, interview scheduling, and reference checks
• Assist with preparing new hire paperwork and coordinate onboarding and orientation processes
• Ensure completion of required documentation, training, and clearances for new employees

• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files in electronic and paper formats
• Track licenses, certifications, background checks, and required clearances

• Assist with compliance tracking related to Tribal policies and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS
• Support audits, surveys, reporting requirements, and policy distribution
• Maintain HR documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards

• Assist employees with forms, benefits enrollment, and basic HR processes
• Route employee concerns to appropriate HR leadership as needed

• Assist with meetings, trainings, and employee engagement activities
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and HR-related documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations

• Knowledge of basic HR principles, practices, and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Effective communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse populations and maintain professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• One (1) year of administrative or HR-related experience required
• Experience in healthcare, Tribal government, or nonprofit settings is a plus

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Successful completion of background check and pre-employment screening
• Knowledge of Tribal culture, values, and sovereignty preferred

• Submit a completed application with supporting documents via the online portal.
• Applications are available at Warm Valley Health Care or for more information contact Stacie Fagerstone, Executive Director-HR via email erstonelth.

Preference will be given to qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal members, then other qualified federally recognized Indian tribal members and then other qualified candidates.

• Applicants must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB for Indian Preference.
• Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications and provide documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from any branch of military service are entitled to receive preference points during the interview process.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test, reference checks and background check. Refusal to undergo required testing or testing positive will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

EOE

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Successfully pass the employment background check.