EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (HR DIVISION)

Socket.dev; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an HR support professional for the CHRO Office in Fort Defiance, AZ. The role handles calls, administrative tasks, travel, and reporting using MS Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field and at least three years of direct work experience. Navajo/Indian Preference applies in employment decisions.

Qualifications

• Three years direct work experience.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Navajo/Indian Preference applies; primary preference for enrolled Navajo Nation members.

Responsibilities

• Screen calls and visitors and route to appropriate staff.
• Schedule appointments for HR Division staff and organize meetings.
• Prepare reports and presentations using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Process paperwork, research, answer phones, and handle inquiries.
• Make travel arrangements and submit travel vouchers with cost calculations.
• Coordinate conferences and take minutes.
• Maintain HR division records and budget; monitor funds and expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Office suite

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Closing Date: September 25, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. (MST)

Salary Range: $23.52 - $28.69/hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE. **

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED. **

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Screens calls and visitors to the CHRO Office making referrals to appropriate staff members and forwarding only those calls or visitors requiring the attention of the CHRO. Schedules appointments, meetings, luncheons, etc. for the HR Division staff. Personally handles requests for information and resolves or assists in resolving a variety of concerns.
• Processes paperwork, conducts research, answer phones, and prepare presentations and reports using various software including Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint, etc.
• Reads and reviews all incoming correspondence, determining proper action and at times preparing answers before forwarding to the CHRO. Reviews outgoing correspondence and reports prepared by professional services under the auspices of the CHRO, ensuring proper format, mathematical correctness, correct grammatical content and ascertaining all necessary coordination of facts has been completed and is in accordance with established policy.
• Makes travel arrangements for all HR Division employees. Prepares and submits travel vouchers to include accurate computation of all costs. Coordinates travel, types itinerary, etc. Keeps abreast of changes to policy for immediate implementation to prevent delays in completion of requests or errors in reimbursement.
• Makes arrangements for conferences, meetings and workshops. Coordinates information prepares folders of material to be discussed with prior consultation of the CHRO.
• Takes and transcribes minutes of various meetings in accordance with organizational policy.
• Maintains records and the budget allotted to the HR Division. Ensures timely and accurate status of funds available, charging the correct accounting codes, verifying all object class codes, and identifying and justifying purchases/services. Compares request for funds with account balances to assure that funds are available to cover transactions. Prepares recurring monthly, quarterly and annual report on account balances and status of funds. Reconciles monthly credit card statements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:Three (3) years direct work experience.

Education:Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.