Tribal Human Resources Advisor

Overview

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KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position located in Nome, AK

Open Until Filled

DIVISION : Administration

JOB TITLE : Tribal Human Resources Advisor

POSITION STATUS : Regular, Full Time

EXEMPT STATUS : Non-Exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE : 16 – 17 – 18 ($48.57 – $63.38 DOE)

REPORTS TO : Vice President of Human Resources

LOCATION : Nome

Responsibilities

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Policy and Procedures Review & Development :
• Regularly review and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and tribal values.
• Recommend new HR policies and procedures based on industry best practices and specific needs of the tribe.
• Job Description Review & Refinement :
• Review existing job descriptions to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Assist in the development or revision of job descriptions to meet the evolving needs of the tribes.
• Employee Relations Consulting :
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, offering guidance on conflict resolution, discipline, and performance management.
• Provide advice on managing sensitive personnel matters in accordance with the tribe’s personnel policies.
• HR Function Development :
• Collaborate with tribal coordinators to assist in establishing or enhancing general HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Offer expertise in building a strategic HR framework that aligns with the tribe’s long-term goals.
• Training & Development :
• Develop and deliver training sessions for tribal councils and other staff on fundamental HR topics such as performance evaluations, conflict resolution, compliance with tribal policies, and other HR-related matters.
• Provide coaching and mentorship as needed on effective HR management techniques.
• General HR Advisory :
• Provide guidance on HR best practices, compliance with relevant employment laws, and any issues that arise related to tribal employment policies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and department heads on all HR matters.
• Provide coverage for Vice President of Human Resources or other staff within the HR department as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved (2 / 27 / 2025)

Native Preference

SLOTTING :

16 : BA or 4 years work experience

17 : BA +2 years experience or 6 years work experience

18 : BA +4 years experience or 8 years work experience

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