Human Resources Generalist in Atmore, Alabama at Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Human Resources Generalist

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Department: Human Resources
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

About the Role:
The Human Resources Generalist is a professional staff member responsible for a variety of HR services and programs. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.

Professional Staff of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations, HR programs, policy interpretation, and training.
• Conduct employee relations investigations, facilitate grievance processes, and advise leaders on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings, onboarding, orientation, and employee training.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition while serving as an HR resource to employees and management.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, Smartsheet, and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance and reporting.
• Assist with benefits, policy updates, HR process improvements, and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training, generate HR reports, and represent Human Resources at employee events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Five (5) years or recent and progressively responsible human resources experience in the areas of employee relations, or organizational development required.
• Must have recent presentation and facilitation experience required. Must successfully pass the facilitation demonstration assessment.
• Must possess and maintain SHRM Certified Professional Certification or successfully obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification or successfully obtain within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must possess the PowerTalk Certification or obtain within one (1) year of employment. Other certifications may be accepted in lieu of this on a case-by-case basis.
• Must possess and maintain NNAHRA Tribal Adjudication Professional certificate or obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Essential Competencies:

• Strong classroom facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and cultural ambassador.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonuses and COLA increases

Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.