Overview: The HR Director oversees the HR department operations and management to ensure the organization adheres to its policies and procedures. Some of the primary duties of HR directors include managing the HR department budget, communicating with management and executives, and collaborating with senior management to ensure the organizations human resources department adheres to HR regulations and laws.

An HR director further serves as a leader in creating a positive company culture within Siksika Family Services and encourages optimal employee performance in accordance with the overall business objectives.

Supervision Received: Chief Executive Officer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees in the human resources department
• Oversee daily operations of the human resources department.
• Provide constructive and time-efficient performance evaluations.
• Handle termination and discipline of employees according to the policies of the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to gain insight into the business objectives and strategies associated with employee relations, recruitment, retention, training programs, and company culture.
• Develop and implement policies and training and improve HR processes.
• Execute initiatives and create surveys to support and optimize human resources strategies and compliance.
• Oversee or administer human resources programs, including benefits, compensation, disciplinary issues, leave, the investigation into disputes, talent and performance management, morale and recognition, workplace health and safety, development and training, etc.
• Identify recruitment and employment relations and needs, and develop and implement HR practices, such as hiring and talent management.
• Monitor and ensure the company’s compliance with state, federal, and local legal requirements, and suggest the best practices, modifications, and reviews to maintain adherence.
• Stay updated on the best regulatory measures, practices, and new technologies in human resource management, employment law, and talent management, and apply this in-depth knowledge to communicate any alterations in policies, practices, and resources to senior management.
• Develop and apply departmental budgets.
• Manage job satisfaction among employees.
• Perform other duties as per the requirements of the organization.
• Responsible for adhering to and enforcing the Personnel Policies and Procedures that are approved by the Siksika Family Services Board of Directors.
• Create and provide strategic paths for the HR department in conjunction with the Siksika Family Services organizational goals as a whole.
• Work in partnership with other Siksika Nation departments to provide services to employees within Siksika Family Services.
• Promote and encourage Siksika cultural inclusion in all service delivery.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking abilities regarding workforce planning.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Outstanding people skills
• The ability to adapt to the immediate needs of the company and its employees.
• The ability to delegate and prioritize tasks when necessary.
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations in employee relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related software such as ADP is an asset.
• Able to provide leadership with excellent communication skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team setting in providing direction in a clear, concise manner.

Job Requirements/Certifications:

• Clear Criminal Record check dated within the last 6 months of application date. May need to update Criminal Record Check as directed by agency.
• Three professional references; one must be from the last supervisor or employer.
• Knowledge of Siksika culture and history.
• The ability to speak and understand the Blackfoot language is an asset.
• Must show respect and sensitivity for the Siksika Cultural Traditions

Education/Experience/Training:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or other human resources-related fields. A master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in human resources management is required.
• Experience working within Siksika and/or other First Nation communities is an asset.

Work Environment:

• May share office space.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Prolonged durations of working on a computer and sitting at a desk.
• Required to lift up to 15 pounds at certain times.
• Travel is required to work locations within Siksika Family services.