CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
LOCATION: Bishop
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
SALARY: E6 $87,900.80 to $131,851.20 per annum
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, directs the planning, development,
implementation and administration of all human resources programs; directs and evaluates the staff
of the OVCDC Human Resources Department; ensures recruitment and selection; compensation and
benefits; training and development; records management; employee relations; risk management,
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.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the duties performed by this
position and is not all-inclusive. Each classification may not be assigned all duties listed, nor
do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develops a strategic plan for all Human Resources functions, including recruitment and

employment, compensation and benefits, personnel records, information systems and
performance development and evaluation programs.

• Manages the execution of HR policies, procedures and programs.
• Establishes, implements and communicates goals, objectives, policies and procedures in

plan, which includes compensation and benefit packages; the classification of positions;
pay policies; and performance appraisal programs.

• Ensures the confidentiality, integrity and security of personnel records, investigations,

• Coaches management on investigating employee grievances; conducts or participates in

• Directs a process of organizational development that assures succession planning

• Directs the development, update, and implementation of the Personnel Policies and

• Administers unemployment, risk and safety programs, workers compensation, and

• Oversees the interpretation of human resource policies and programs to ensure adherence

• Oversees the compliance of Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances (TERO) as applicable.
• Coordinates the use of consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension and

guidance for the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and
progressive disciplining of managers and employees; communicating values, strategies,
and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job
results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional
objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities.

• Provides consultation to management and employees on all human resources policies,

• Organizes, implements and directs the maintenance of an employee recognition program

• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and

• Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget; presenting

• Contributes to department’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues

• Conducts annual human resources program evaluation and assessments of program

• Keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of Human Resources

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending

• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field
plus seven years progressive work experience in managing and implementing all human
resource programs, with five 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. ATHRP, THRP, SPHR or other HR Certification
highly preferred. Experience in Indian Country Human Resources highly preferred. Shall
possess and maintain a valid drivers’ license, and qualify for employer insurability, throughout
the course of employment. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen,
and background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable federal and tribal labor laws, regulations, and requirements

compensation and benefits; record-keeping systems; and performance development and
evaluation systems.

• Knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, ERISA and other federal and tribal HR laws.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs

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

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or
weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Travel
will be required.
Native American Indian Preference:
Native American Indian preference shall apply to all positions at OVCDC pursuant to the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 USC 450, et. seq.), 25 CFR
271.44, applicable Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances, and other relevant laws.