Tribal Human Resources Specialist (37232)

Agua Caliente Band Of Cahuilla Indians; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k match

PTO (3+ weeks)

Discounts at casinos

Fuel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide administrative and project support across HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and compensation administration. You will manage Paycom data entry, draft employee communications, assist with team recognition programs, and help ensure policy updates and compliance across the HR team.

This role requires strong communication, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressive HR or admin experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Excel; Paycom preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate recruitment and onboarding for new hires.
• Enter HR data in Paycom and process personnel data changes.
• Answer routine HR policy questions; triage complex issues.
• Create employee communications and recognition materials.
• Support benefits administration and records keeping.
• Collaborate on HR policy updates and process improvements.
• Review invoices and submit to Accounts Payable.
• Process check requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Excel

Paycom

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Job description

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE:

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 38,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Job Description Summary

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and project support to one or more functional areas of Human Resources, such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation administration, training, and employee recognition.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Assist and coordinate recruitment and onboarding of new team members, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and coordinating orientation for internal / external applicants and new employees.
• Assist with the HR Data entry within Paycom to include the processing transfers, pay changes, HR corrections and other personnel data entry.
• Respond to routine questions on human resources policies and procedures. Triage more complex questions / issues to Human Resources Managers.
• Perform duties involving the creation of employee communications including posters, multimedia, and Paycom communications.
• Assist with team member recognition programs.
• Assist department management in special Human Resources projects, such as policy updates and process improvements.
• Responsible for all aspects of record keeping and compliance associated with benefits plans.
• Assist Tribal Benefits Manager with administrative duties.
• Must be able to effectively communicate all features of active benefits programs.
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Manager and Director on the implementation of policies and procedures relative to benefits.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and submits to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Submit and process check requests.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Signatory Ability

Benefits related forms, Applicable pre-employment documentation including: Personnel Requisitions, Promotion /Transfer Requests and New Hire and Transfer/Promotion Personal Action Notice.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, business administrative support, or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong written skills to draft emails, policy updates, and employee announcements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel, and Copilot. Expertise with Paycom preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English; bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift. Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.