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Compensation & HRIS Manager

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment
Sahuarita, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Compensation & HRIS Manager 13732 DDC - Sahuarita, AZ Job Description:

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the position is responsible for the implementation, analytics, and ongoing evaluation of the Enterprise’s compensation program and Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Through market research and compensation benchmarking, this position will propose changes to, and ensure effective implementation of the compensation program. This position serves as the day to day functional and technical point-of-contact for all users of the HRIS. This includes assisting subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the overall administration, implementation, and evaluation of the Enterprise’s compensation program (to include management, hourly, and exempt compensation structures)
  • Supports strategic development, maintenance and administration of compensation function to ensure programs are fully aligned with the Enterprise strategy, are fiscally responsible, market competitive and support the attraction and retention of high-performing talent
  • Works closely with Human Resources leadership to make recommendations on compensation strategies that are aligned with Enterprise fiscal and strategic goals
  • Provides accurate cost analysis to senior leadership for all proposals and recommendations
  • Manages all aspects of benchmarking data to advise with the creation, validation and maintenance of market-based pay grades and ranges
  • Coordinates Labor Committee meetings to address requested departmental changes to job descriptions, organizational charts and compensation structures, and oversees the implementation of any approved changes
  • Maintains communication with Human Resources leadership, Compliance Department, and the Tohono O’odham Gaming Office (TOGO) to obtain the proper job description approvals
  • Manages annual performance appraisals to include the maintenance of the appraisal system within the HRIS, supporting Enterprise leaders with the completion of appraisals, and the subsequent analytics and reporting of merit increases
  • Acts as a liaison between functional users of the HRIS, Information Technology Department (IT) and technical vendors
  • Leads activities relating to testing, training and support of upgrades and new implementations of the HRIS
  • Leads the collaboration with functional users and technical resources to develop and redesign business processes to align with HRIS functionality
  • Leads the collaboration with benefits and payroll to resolves data/setup/configuration issues or enhancements
  • Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, coaches, and terminates team members who report to this position
  • Responsible for troubleshooting technical issues
  • Responsible to ensure accuracy and integrity of all data entered, maintains data in HRIS and databases and assures information is available on a timely basis
  • Responsible for group data updates, exports, imports, clean-ups, and researches/reports on any data discrepancies
  • Reviews and makes recommendations to Human Resources leadership based on analysis of Human Resources data such as compensation, classification, employment, human relations, and/or benefits data as directed
  • Responsible for the preparation of reports, graphs, charts and statistics in support of Human Resources operations
  • Provides assistance and supports others on difficult assignments and/or problems as directed
  • Coordinates schedules and tracks progress of specialized work projects or departmental functions
  • Other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources or related field plus seven (7) years progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience in the following compensation/HRIS areas: benchmarking, salary surveys, cost analysis, job descriptions, developing and running queries, software upgrades, rollouts, implementations, analyzing and summarizing data. Experience with compensation, HRIS and applicant tracking systems preferred. SHRM. SPHR and CCP certifications preferred. Gaming experience preferred. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain a gaming license and to include the following:

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, And Certifications

  • Knowledge of HR processes and terminology.
  • Knowledge and understanding of compensation principles, pay practices, procedures, and documentation.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Knowledge and skill in the preparation and writing of job descriptions.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to compensation.
  • Strong speaking and presentation skills.
  • Excellent math, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Executes and coordinates office operations such as office meetings, conferences, workshops, appointments, and/or special events.
  • Prepares or directs preparation of minutes, notices, manuals, agendas, and correspondence with all supporting documentation, requiring application of specialized knowledge of the assigned function.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of human resource administration in assigned area.
  • Knowledge of human resource information systems.
  • Knowledge of database maintenance basic concepts.
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication.
  • Skill in problem solving and decision making.
  • Ability to apply quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, project management, and commitment to team approach.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, by being highly organized and able to perform in a very fast paced environment, proactively anticipating issues and executing for results.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in basic English.
  • Ability to demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times.
  • Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users on the use of Personal Computer (PC) and/or mainframe applications and systems.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Ability to prepare and produce reports.
  • Technical writing skills.
  • Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member regularly is required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to walk. The team member occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office and casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level. Evening, graveyard, holiday and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

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