Govt. Health Human Resources - Generalist Open Until Filled

• - Health
• Sault Ste. Marie , MI, USA
• $ 59,679.36 annually
• Salary
• Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Health Division's Human Resources Generalist, under the direction of the Health Division's Human Resource Director, is responsible for policy and procedure development, regulatory compliance, performance management, and evaluations, administration of FMLA monitoring the status of employees on FMLA leave, and management of employee leave. Acts as Team Lead in the absence of the Health -Human Resource Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Ensures legal hiring practices are followed.
• Develops standardized position descriptions that reflect the education, experience, job knowledge, and capabilities needed for job analysis, position evaluation, hiring, and performance management.
• Assists management in developing and implementing Health Division and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Provides pay grades and position slotting reports to managers, based on the Sault Tribe's current compensation schedule.
• Processes and ensures the accuracy of data entered into the HRIS system for all new and current employees. 
• Assists Health Division management teams with CARF Accreditation
• Assist Health Division management teams with AAAHC Accreditation.
• Assists in the development, interpretation, and enforcement of Health Division policies and procedures (including Tribal ordinances and applicable regulations).
• Assists with administration of the compensation structure, to ensure internal and external equity for all job positions and pay grades.
• Maintains and modifies pay structure as appropriate by recommending, planning, and implementing structural adjustments.
• Researches, interprets, and explains Tribal policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
• Oversees the administration of Health Division FMLA leave, certification, and application process.
• Assists with the administration of the Health Division's current compensation structure and incentive and merit pay (as appropriate) to ensure internal and external equity for all job positions and pay grades.
• Coordinates the performance management and evaluation process, including the Stay Interviews and Exit Interviews. 
• Prepares reports for Health Division HR management, Health Director, and Tribal Council as necessary.
• Assists supervisors with performance improvement plans and performance management inquiries.
• Assists supervisors with disciplinary and separation meetings as necessary.
• Confers with management and assists in the development and implementation of organizational and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Assists with difficult staffing duties, including addressing departmental understaffing, dispute resolution, employee termination, and administering disciplinary procedures. 
• Ensures proper application of local, State, and Federal workforce regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Ensures that necessary review is completed prior to employment terminations occurring.
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy, and employment laws.
• Prepares account reconciliations and billing for management's approval.
• Assists the Health Human Resources Manager-Administration with special projects.
• Upholds daily duties of the Health Human Resource Department in the absence of the Health Human Resource Director.
• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards at Sault Ste. Marie.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Comply with Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Health Division policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS: Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, and outside vendor/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors. Working conditions are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field; five years of demonstrated ability in relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.

Experience: Three years of experience working in the Human Resources field is required. Three years of experience investigating and resolving EEO complaints is required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Certification/License: SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional) preferred. THRP (Tribal Human Resources Professional) preferred. FMLA Administration Certification preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions, must also multi-task, and interact with a wider variety of people on various and frequently complicated issues. Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills required. Able to work independently with minimal supervision required.  Ability to operate general office equipment with a strong computer background including skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Accountable, dependable, reliable, and customer-oriented required. Strong organizational skills required.  Ability to deal with stressful situations on the phone as well as in person required.  Strong understanding of employee-related topics including benefits, compensation, recruitment, performance and development, termination, employee relations, and State and Federal labor laws and regulations required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to effectively communicate with employees and management, possess strong interpersonal skills, and present a professional demeanor in all interactions required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and the community required. Ability to work and contribute as a "team" player required. Dispute resolution skills required.  Excellent leadership skills are required.  Native American preferred.

* If Applying through INDEED please visit www.saulttribe.com