HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Ohkay Casino Hotel; Ohkay Owingeh (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohkay Casino Hotel is seeking an HR professional to provide comprehensive human resources support at our Ohkay Owingeh property.

You will help with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR program implementation while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local gaming regulations. The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and collaboration with the HR Manager and leadership team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in human resources management or related administrative roles.
• Familiarity with HR sourcing tools like ATS (e.g., Paycom) and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and employee relations.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and gaming regulations.
• Coordinate training and development programs.
• Assist with job postings and onboarding for new hires and re-hires.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and benefits records.
• Support management with hiring, discipline, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Bi-lingual preferred

Microsoft Office

HR knowledge

Customer service skills

Education

Associates degree or higher in HR/Business/Administration

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Paycom ATS

Job description

SUMMARY:The position will provide Human Resources support to Tsay Corporation/Ohkay Hotel Casino. Facilitates all aspects of the human resources daily duties including recruiting, performance, employee relations, benefits, as well as assisting with implementing, and maintaining human resources programs, policies, and procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, and TASKS include the following and are to be performed within the company’s policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned.Manage human capital management activities, including talent acquisition.Support change management initiatives and assist in organizational design and workforce planning.Maintain HRIS system to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.Facilitate employee relations by addressing workplace issues, conflict management, and promoting positive communication.Coordinate training & development programs.Ensure adherence to employment & labor law requirements, affirmative action planning, and OOGC compliance.Conducts new-employee orientation; assists with generating and posting job vacancy advertisements.Conducts onboarding process for all new hires and re-hires to include but not limited to offer letters and start details.Reviews and updates job description.Reports issues and provide reports and information to the HR Manager or Director of HR.Assists management and supervisors on hiring, firing, discipline, and performance evaluations.Maintains personnel, benefits, and termination files.Maintaining compliance with all Federal, State, and local gaming regulations in addition to the delivering of exceptional guest service to all internal and external guests.Maintain confidentiality of guest and member information and pertinent casino data.Always maintain good personal hygiene and a professional appearance.Compliance with punctuality and attendance policies required.Working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Ability to successfully interact with all levels of team members and management.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEProven experience in human resources management or related administrative roles within a corporate setting.Familiarity with HR sourcing tools like ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) such as Paycom.Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.Bi-lingual preferred.High School diploma or GEDMinimum of 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.HRIS PlatformsAssociates degree (or higher) in Human Resources, Business Management, or Business Administration, or equivalent college or other preferred training.Must be able to obtain and maintain the required OOGC License.Must be a US citizen or provide documentation to work in the US.SKILLS:Microsoft Office SuitesVarious software programsKnowledge and implementation of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards.Excellent oral and written communications skills.Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.EQUIPMENT:ComputersCopiers/Fax MachineMulti-line phone systemPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, stretch, bend, and lift, up to 25 pounds. May be required to lift over 25 pounds on occasion.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an environmentally controlled office environment. Evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary depending on business requirements, imposed deadlines and workload.