HR Operations & Benefits Specialist I

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Tribal Member Portal Muckleshoot Human Resources Services Provided Available for consultation in regards to the application of the MIT Policies and Procedures. The Human Resources Department is able to review new policies and/or procedures. Development or refining of human resources programs, systems and procedures. Gathers, researches, analyzes, and prepares data for studies and reports; drafts reports, charts and statistics as necessary. Employee Relations Consultation, guidance and advice to all levels of management and employees with regard to employment relationship, including employment practices/laws, progressive disciplinary/termination procedures, performance management, legal requirements, conduct and conflict impacting Tribal Administration. Selection & Staffing Performs recruiting, screening, testing and selection functions to fill vacancies. Ensures all documentation and background checks are complete prior to candidate being hired into position. Writes advertisements and other recruiting documents. Collaborates on staffing strategy development, work planning and resource allocation. Organizational Development Change in the workplace involving systems and/or processes. The Human Resources function can monitor changes and initiatives that affect the Tribe as a whole. Develops, implements and administers the employee evaluation system; assists in resolving employee performance problems; provides counseling to employees and supervisors regarding work performance problems, education and training, and career development. Assists departments in developing their short and long range organizational structures and related strategic staffing plans; maintains current organization charts and staffing spreadsheets for each division. Training & Development Management, coordination and implementation of all aspects of training and development programs within Tribal Administration, including needs assessment, program creation and delivery, team facilitation and identification, contracting and management of outside providers. Create, design and deliver training programs to management and employees within Tribal Administration, including design and development of training materials, within planned budgets and deadlines. Human Resources Information Systems Records employee information such as personal data, hire date, compensation, benefits, tax data, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason; inputs into databases. Maintains databases and spreadsheets for necessary personnel records and management reports. Monitors, maintains, modifies and resolves problems in Human Resources data and systems. Compensation Design Performs desk or field audits for classification or reclassification purposes. Drafts classification specifications and job descriptions based on research and identified criteria. Provides for and maintains equitable classification and compensation programs by supervising the preparation of classification specifications, obtaining external salary information and maintaining the integrity of the classification and compensation plan. Benefits Administration Performs all aspects benefits administration to include but not limited to 401k, pension, Section 125 administration, COBRA, open enrollment, benefit plan design, short-term disability, long term disability, customer service, and usage/participation tracking. #J-18808-Ljbffr