Director of Human Resources

Rocky Boy Health Center; Box Elder (MT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Boy Health Center seeks an experienced Human Resources Director to lead HR operations, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations across the organization. You will partner with leadership to ensure lawful, equitable, and efficient HR services aligned with RBHC’s mission in the Rocky Boy community.

The role requires strategic oversight, policy administration, and a focus on workforce development, engagement, and continuous improvement in HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR management, business, public administration, organizational leadership, healthcare administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or ability to obtain within six months.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including 3+ years in leadership/management.
• Knowledge of tribal employment laws, tribal preferences, and tribal governance considerations.
• Experience interpreting personnel policies and resolving employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily HR operations and staff; implement policies.
• Lead non-provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Provide guidance on personnel matters, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave programs, and personnel actions.
• Administer employee evaluations and support supervisory development.
• Develop and maintain personnel policies; ensure legal and organizational compliance.
• Oversee HRIS, personnel records, reporting, and process improvements.
• Advise leadership on workforce matters and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

HRIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SHRM-CP/PHR (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

Job description

Reports To: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Classification: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt (Ineligible for Overtime)

Work Arrangement: On-Site Only | Remote and Hybrid Work Not Available

Starting Salary:

• Bachelor's Degree: $71,968 annually ($34.60/hour equivalent)
• Master's Degree: $79,144 annually ($38.05/hour equivalent)

Starting salary increases based on relevant education, qualifications, and experience.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Director provides leadership and oversight of all human resources functions at Rocky Boy Health Center (RBHC), including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, workforce development, and personnel administration.

This position serves as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership, ensuring effective, equitable, and legally compliant human resources practices that support RBHC's mission, operational goals, and commitment to providing quality healthcare to the Rocky Boy community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee daily HR operations, supervise departmental staff, implement policies and procedures, and ensure efficient delivery of HR services.
• Lead non-provider recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives. Collaborate with department leadership to address staffing needs, workforce shortages, and organizational hiring priorities.
• Provide guidance on personnel matters, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, grievances, and policy interpretation. Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations and ensure fair, consistent, and confidential resolution of employee concerns.
• Oversee compensation administration, employee benefits, leave programs, and personnel actions. Coordinate with Finance and leadership to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Administer employee evaluation programs, support supervisory development, identify training needs, and promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop, interpret, and maintain personnel policies and ensure compliance with applicable tribal and federal employment laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Oversee HR information systems, personnel records, workforce reporting, and process improvements to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Serve as a resource to organizational leadership on workforce matters, participate in strategic initiatives, and promote a positive workplace culture grounded in Quality, Respect, Healing, and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Professional human resources certification such as SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or ability obtain within six (6) months.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including three (3) or more years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Knowledge of tribal employment laws, tribal employment preference requirements, and the unique employment and governance considerations of tribal organizations.
• Experience interpreting and administering personnel policies, advising management, and resolving complex employee relations matters.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Professional human resources certification such as SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including three (3) or more years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Experience in a healthcare organization, tribal government, tribally operated healthcare organization, federally qualified health center, Indian Health Service facility, or similar public service environment.

Please note that all communication will be via e-mail.

Disclaimer

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered. Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position. This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60 business day probationary period.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies and Third-Party Vendors

Rocky Boy Health Center does not accept unsolicited resumes, proposals, or candidate submissions from recruiting agencies or third-party vendors. We are not seeking new recruiting or placement services for any positions at this time. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Rocky Boy Health Center, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees.