Interviews management and executive level candidates; serves as interviewer for position finalists.

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1 Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of the NHBP Tribal government organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government. Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Act as liaison between the Human Resources Department, and other departments and outside agencies as necessary. Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Advises managers on organizational policy matters such as Indian preference and employment opportunities, sexual harassment, and training programs and recommends needed changes. Performs difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Identifies staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants. Manage recruitment and hiring procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce. Interviews management and executive level candidates; serves as interviewer for position finalists.

2 Plans, manages, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Works with the Employee Relations Specialist to formulate and recommend Human Resource policies and objectives for NHBP with regard to employee relations. Plans, organizes, manages, controls or coordinates the labor relations activities of an organization. Ensures that thorough investigations occur when employee complaints or concerns are brought forward. Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for employment terminations. Represents organization at Human Resource related-hearings and investigations. Administers performance review program, performance Improvement Programs (PIP s) and employee development programs as needed to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Assists in the development of and monitors an annual budget that includes Human Resources services, training programs, employee recognition, team building and administration. In the absence of the CHRO, serves as a secondary contact for the NHBP legal Counsel, employment law attorneys and outside government agencies. Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization. Protects the interest of employees and the NHBP in accordance with NHBP Human Resource policies and NHBP employment codes. Administers compensation as well as benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, PTO, leave(s) of absence, and employee assistance programs as needed. Directs the preparation and maintenance of reports as are necessary to carry out functions of the department. Prepares periodic reports for the Chief Human Resource Officer, Leadership Team, Tribal Council, Legal Counsel, as necessary and as requested, to track strategic goal accomplishments. Assists in defining all training programs; provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports. Assists in Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health initiatives; investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier. Assists with and actively participates in team building, cultural and communications activities. Keeps the CHRO, CEO, and Legal Department informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of NHBP goals and those that are not addressed adequately at the line management level. Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate. Monitors all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment. Other duties as assigned. To perform the Human Resources Managers Job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to lead as the company Human Resources Manager. NHBP reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete or otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and positions titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

3 : Manages and directly supervises the day-to-day activities of Human Resource Staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, NHBP Employment codes and other applicable laws and regulations as they related to Tribal employment. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Required Qualifications: An individual must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Minimum of a four-year degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field required with five or more years minimum progressive experience within a Human Resource and/or legal department, functioning in an upper level- administrative role that demonstrates the individual s ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Extensive job knowledge of policies and practices involved in human resource functions. This includes employment law, recruitment, selection, training and development, labor relations and negotiation strategies as well as working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations applicable to Indian tribal governments. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the Executive Team, Tribal Council and other departmental leaders. Ability to make the objective decisions without being influenced by personal opinion, prejudice, conflicts of interest and political pressure. Prior work experience in Human Resources position demonstrating ability to participate as a positive team member within the Human Resources department working with other Human Resources employees in order to ensure that all Human Resource functions are efficiently organized and operated in a manner that promotes positive employment relations within the Tribal Government operations.

4 Prior work history that demonstrates a commitment to team-building, constructive problemsolving, maintain high level of performance with no or minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Ability to understand, interpret NHBP Employment Codes and other regulatory requirements. Must be accessible to promptly respond to questions and issues. Ability to work days, nights, week-ends and holidays as needed. Expect long (on and off-site) hours to be a requirement. Ability to understand, gain knowledge and appreciate the differences with the Native American culture and customs. Must maintain a valid driver's license with good driving record; GSA certifiable. Must be able to travel. Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screening. Must possess excellent management, administrative, organizational, budgeting and planning skills, and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to establish and maintain positive, constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping. Other duties as assigned. Master s Degree in Human Resource Management 3-5 years HR related experience in Tribal Government Certified THRP (Tribal Human Resource Professional) HRCI certified PHR/SPHR Society of Human Resource Management This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations. Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouses of HNBP citizens and members of other federally recognized Indian Tribes.

5 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required. Ability to facilitate and manage discussion amongst parties in high tension or conflict situations to seek common understanding and resolution of disputes. Prior experience in conflict resolution and/or facilitative dispute resolution processes. Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, regulations, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees at all levels within an organization. Basic ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Director's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Director's job. Incumbent will work mainly in an office setting, handling administrative duties for NHBP employees and/or tribal community members. The incumbent must be able to work in an environment that may include emotionally stressful situations, politics and family conflicts. Incumbent must be able to travel to meetings and tribal facilities. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

6 Minimum qualifications include the successful performance of each competency listed below for HR Professionals at this level. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

7 Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves the NHBP s resources. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the NHBP s values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports the NHBP's goals and values; benefits the NHBP through outside activities. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve the NHBP s goals; understands the NHBP's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

8 Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. )