HR Manager - NWIFC

NWIFC

NWIFC

People & HR
USD 70,821-131,223 / year
Posted 6+ months ago

Position: HR Manager
Salary Range: $70,821 – $131,223 (upper range reserved for well-qualified candidates only)
Location: Olympia, WA
Close Date: November 15th, 2024

Position Overview:

The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) seeks a strategic and knowledgeable Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of HR for our organization. This role is essential in fostering a positive, compliant, and effective workplace by developing and implementing HR policies, overseeing the hiring process, and providing expert guidance to the NWIFC management team and staff. The HR Manager will play a key role in supporting our commitment to the tribes we serve and advancing our organizational mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • HR Leadership: Serve as the lead HR expert, offering guidance on complex HR and operational matters, presenting updates to the Board of Commissioners, and staying informed on compliance and employee relations issues.
  • Talent Acquisition: Oversee recruitment, from job posting to onboarding, ensuring a fair, transparent, and effective hiring process. Create and support recruitment pathways within Indian Country to effectively implement NWIFC’s Indian Preference policy.
  • Policy Development: Manage and update employee policies, ensuring they reflect best practices and NWIFC values. Lead efforts to improve and modernize the employee evaluation and compensation systems.
  • Employee Relations: Facilitate constructive dialogue between employees and management, resolve workplace issues, and promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Operational Support: Advise management on HR and operational decisions, analyze compliance issues, recommend training programs, and support the development of career pathways for NWIFC employees.
  • Employee Wellness: Promote health and wellness initiatives, and foster a workplace that values employee wellbeing, morale, and retention.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the Director of Administration and works closely with the Executive Director, management, and the Board of Commissioners.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a senior HR role focusing on policy development, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of federal labor laws and best practices in HR.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience facilitating sensitive conversations and resolving complex HR issues.
  • Ability to work in a culturally aware and inclusive manner, especially within tribal communities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s Degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
  • 7 years combined experience in Talent Acquisition and HR.

Why NWIFC?

Joining NWIFC means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving the treaty tribes of western Washington. Our work is guided by the member tribes’ commitment to protect natural resources for the next seven generations.

The organization has a 50-year history of providing direct support to the treaty tribes. Many staff choose to stay with NWIFC for decades because of the rewarding outcomes that lift up the tribes’ work as natural resource managers.

This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, cultural sensitivity, and professional growth. NWIFC shares the values of the tribal communities it serves, including prioritizing family and preserving traditions.

The NWIFC offers a competitive benefits package, including multiple options for employer-paid health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefits Program, as well as employer-paid vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, and an employer contribution to a 401(k) with no match required.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete an application here: https://forms.gle/YWDQBbPMDuTCeHabA and submit your materials outlining your experience and motivation for joining NWIFC. Inquiries may be sent to careers@nwifc.org.

The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission operates under a PL 93-638 contract and applies an Indian Preference policy in employment pursuant to the ISDEAA. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we cannot sponsor work visas. NWIFC is committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.