HR Partner — Native Tribes Focus (Hybrid)

CRITFC; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

CRITFC is seeking an organized and experienced Human Resources Partner to provide the full spectrum of HR services in our Portland office. This role covers recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS/ATS management.

Hybrid work schedule with some travel; relocation assistance is not specified. The position offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package with a Native hiring preference as part of our mission-driven nonprofit work.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in a dedicated HR role (ideally as a generalist).
• Experience with employment law in Indian Country is a plus.
• Strong tech skills, including strong experience using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). ADP experience is a plus!
• Ability to manage details. You know that HR work is detailed work, and you get your work done right the first time.
• Strong project management skills and ability to keep projects moving forward, even when obstacles arise. You always have a plan, and you always meet your deadlines.
• Self-awareness. You can listen well and center others. You tend not to be defensive. You are generally OK with making mistakes and taking responsibility for them.
• You know that you can’t do HR or recruiting without getting out from behind your desk. In your current role, you get around, attending all of the celebrations and meetings. You know your people and you know their jobs.
• You prefer a team environment at work, rather than working alone. You don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and pitch in, even when it’s not your job.
• You can connect authentically with the widest range of people. You are an expert at helping people feel included.
• Expert skills in keeping HR matters confidential. You are privy to a significant amount of confidential and sensitive information, but you never disclose it.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on providing HR services (recruiting, initiating personnel actions and entering them in the HRIS, etc.)
• Be the organization’s onboarding expert. Onboard all CRITFC new hires on their first day of work. Help departments to establish their own internal onboarding protocols. Help every new employee to feel a sense of belonging.
• Take the lead on employee benefits. Manage benefits open enrollment each year.
• Get to know every CRITFC job and every employee.
• Learn the treaties and regulations that apply to tribal employment law, which is significantly different that U.S. employment law.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits

Employee relations

HRIS

ATS

Project management

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS

ATS

ADP

Job description

CRITFC is seeking an organized and experienced Human Resources Partner to provide the full spectrum of HR services in our Portland office. This role covers recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS/ATS management.

Hybrid work schedule with some travel; relocation assistance is not specified. The position offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package with a Native hiring preference as part of our mission-driven nonprofit work.