Employment Specialist

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Benefits of Working at Nisqually Red Wind Casino Include:

• FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable deductibles)
• FREE Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
• FREE Meal during shift
• FREE gaming license renewals
• $1 per hour shift differential
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Floating holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Program (match up to 4%)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement
• Team Member Assistance Program (The Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) provides our team members and their eligible dependents with confidential access to short-term, professional counseling and legal services at no additional cost.)
• Team Member Awards and Incentives (perfect attendance awards and yearly service awards)
• Flex spending and Dependent care spending
• Career advancement opportunities
• Periodic Team Member contests and giveaways
• Team Member dining and gift shop discounts

Position Objective: Ensure the most qualified candidates are hired who will give the best service and value to casino guests.

Our Mission: To enhance continued economic viability and quality of life for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, our Team Members, and the neighboring communities.

Our Vision: Creating incredible experiences.

Our Core Values: Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork

Job Summary: Responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient hiring process.

Employ professional interviewing techniques to identify and select appropriate candidates to meet established staffing objectives. Develop job descriptions in a matrix environment utilizing staffing comparison and salary surveys. Act in compliance with statutory requirements, tribal and casino policies and procedures in hiring matters.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Knowledge of departmental Guest Service Standards.
• Knowledge of casino promotions.
• Maintain electronic recruiting and application tools.
• Screen and test (if applicable) job applicants prior to interviews.
• Ensure Native American hiring preference is adhered too, according to the law.
• Generate frequent written correspondence to include job postings, candidate correspondence and telephone communication with candidates.
• Organize and participate in the job interview process.
• Make hiring recommendations.
• Direct recruiting activities and organize job fairs.
• Perform background screening and UA testing.
• Process new Team Members, and participates in the orientation process.
• Recommend changes to the salary scale and benefits package based on interview information.
• Generate electronic reports to monitor statistical employment data.
• Inform HR Manager of staffing trends and project future growth.
• Run reports as needed from the payroll and HRIS systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required skills and knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 4 years of experience working in a revenue generating environment.
• 2 years of experience in Human Resources and/or staffing and development.
• 1 year of experience writing reports, business correspondence, job descriptions and procedure manuals.
• 1 year of experience in employment law.
• 1 year of experience in personnel issues.
• Previous experience speaking to large groups and ability to represent the organization in multiple capacities.
• Experience in sourcing for applicants using social media and modern recruiting techniques
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Pass Nisqually Red Wind Casino (NRWC) pre-employment testing.
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain a Class III Gaming License.

Preferred skills and knowledge:

• 2 year college degree in personnel or business management.
• Recruiting experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.
• Experience in gaming industry and knowledge of Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for entire shift.
• Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork.
• Ability to tolerate a noisy, smoke-filled environment.

Native American Hiring Preference