Human Resources Generalist - Medical Office

LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Human Resources Generalist - (1) Full Time – HR
Bi-weekly Pay
Background Check
: Hiring Range
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$41,839.63 - $55,483.01 - $66,581.26
Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #15-600-02
The Human Resource Generalist position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources function in a Tribal Government. This position will support daily HR operations across recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, attendance, timekeeping, benefits, compliance, training, performance management, and employee engagement.

This role will serve as a key point of contact for employees and supervisors while helping the Executive Team ensure HR practices are consistently applied and aligned with LRBOI policies, laws, and Tribal goals.

Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, and
Two (2) years’ experience in a generalist or similar HR role with a strong understanding of HR principles and practices; Five (5) years of experience in a human resource role with demonstrated knowledge in human resource functional subjects such as but not limited to: Policy Administration, Benefits, Health and Safety, Recruiting and Employee Relations; Technical skills of an intermediate to advanced user of MS Office 365 software, HRIS and recruiting software; Valid Michigan Operator License with a driving record that qualifies under the Tribe’s auto insurance policy.

Maintains both physical and electronic employee personnel files ensuring accurate processing, intake and completion of employment-related documents. Administers file retention procedures to secure documents and update employee and department files as needed.
# Coordinates the Tribe’s compensation and benefits programs by maintaining salary and wage data, administering benefits plans, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.

Verifies, approves, and enters data into HRIS system ensuring information accuracy and integrity.
# Assists with maintaining performance management system.
# Completes recruiting activities to include processing job requisitions, posting job vacancies and identifying advertisement sources, tracking applicants, coordinating selection and interviewing processes, communicating with applicants, conducting or acquiring background checks and employee eligibility verifications, and on-boarding new hires.
# Assists in the design, implementation, training, and coaching of personnel policies, procedures, and regulations.
# Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training.
# Promotes positive employee relations by serving as a resource to employees and supervisors on workplace issues, policies, and procedures.

Assists in resolving employee concerns, guiding workplace investigations, and supporting disciplinary processes through the consistent application of personnel policies.
# Prepares a wide variety of documents, reports, and materials to support human resource operations. This includes but is not limited to reports, policy and procedures, emails, memos, correspondence, specifications, plans, and analysis.
# The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding.

An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will carry work related materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee’s work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted according to business need. Occasional overnight or local travel will be necessary to attend meetings or training.

Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver’s License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

Application Instructions

Complete and submit cover letter, resume, and copy of Tribal ID Front/back (if applicable) as well as any supporting documentation such as educational transcripts or certifications (website:
All applications and supporting documents are required to be submitted electronically
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For the complete job description or further information, please contact the LRBOI HR Department at:
LRBOI HR Department, 2608 Government Center Dr., Phone: 231.723.8288
Notice of Indian Preference in Employment
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In accordance with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' Ordinance #15-600-02, the Tribe applies Indian Preference in hiring activities. When claiming Indian Preference, an applicant must identify oneself in the proper category on the application and provide the documentation noted below.

Following is the order in which preference is applied during the hiring process, as well as the customary documentation used to verify
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# Tribal Members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
– Tribal identification card.
# Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
– Tribal identification card.
# Tribal Spouse of a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member
– Current and valid marriage license and a copy of spouse’s tribal identification card, or Tribal Parent – Same documentation required for tribal spouse.
# Tribal Descendant
(1st generation, biological parent must be a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member) – Birth certificate and a copy of parent’s tribal identification card.
# Non-preference
– If not claiming Indian Preference, or if not applicable, please continue onto the application.