Human Resources Associate

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Human Resources Associate serves a crucial role in supporting the organization’s mission by coordinating the recruitment and onboarding of new Alliance employees, the maintenance of employee records, and facilitating the overall organizational well-being of Alliance staff.

● Proven experience in Human Resources, preferably for a Native American Tribe, Tribal Organization, or Indigenous non-profit setting..
● Experience working in a Google Workspace cloud environment.
● Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
● Experience working within Native American/Indigenous communities is highly desirable.
● This is a fully remote position. Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Recruitment and Selection:
● Posting job openings
● Screening resumes
● Scheduling interviews
● Conducting initial interviews
● Coordinating with hiring managers
Onboarding and Orientation:
● Facilitating new employee orientation
● Assisting the COO and Director of Information Resources with paperwork
and documentation
● Setting up new employee files
● Maintaining employee records and databases
● Providing information on company policies and benefits
Payroll Support:
● Assisting with payroll processing
● Verifying timekeeping records
● Addressing payroll inquiries
Employee Relations:
● Handling employee inquiries and concerns
● Assisting with conflict resolution
● Conducting exit interviews
Performance Management:
● Assisting with performance appraisal processes
● Providing support for employee development plans
● Monitoring employee performance evaluations
● Maintaining performance management systems

Benefits Administration:
● Assisting employees with benefits enrollment
● Coordinating with benefits providers
● Managing leave requests and absences
Training and Development:
● Coordinating training sessions and workshops
● Maintaining training records
● Assisting with the development of training materials
● Evaluating training effectiveness
Compliance:
● Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations
● Assisting with audits and inspections
● Maintaining knowledge of legal requirements
● Updating HR policies and procedures as needed
HR Administration:
● Assisting with HR projects and initiatives
● Generating HR reports and analytics
● Maintaining HR documentation and files
● Handling general administrative tasks related to HR
Other duties as assigned