HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE na Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos

JOIN A WINNING TEAM!

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career opportunity? Join us at Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos and start a career that will provide you with rewarding opportunities and unforgettable experiences.  Our mission is to provide economic stability for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, by emphasizing on our core values of Fun, Integrity, Communication, and Teamwork.

As part of our team, full and part time employees will enjoy the following benefits and perks: 

• One FREE meal per shift
• 401K with match (after 1 year) plus weekly contributions
• Weekly Pay Days and Daily Pay Available
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays & Jury Pay
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary AFLAC Plans Available
• Gas Discounts at our Markets
• Cannabis Store Discounts
• Giftshop and Food Discounts
• Employee appreciation events and prizes

In addition, full time employees are eligible for the following: 

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Prescription Plans
• Paid Bereavement 
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary AFLAC Plans Available

Seasonal employees contact the Benefits Department for eligible benefits and perks!!

We look forward to having you join our team and being a part of our mission.

SUMMARY 

The Human Resources Associate is to assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. The day-to-day operation is defined as those transactions and services provided by HR to employees and management in areas including employee relations, employee benefits, operational transactions, recruiting, training, uniforms, and reporting. The Human Resources Associate's duties and responsibilities can change regularly due to the needs of the department.  Travel between properties will be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide services including, staffing, employment processing, uniforms, health care benefits, training, records management, safety and health, employee relations and retention, and completing personnel transactions.
• Comply with applicable law requirements by studying existing and new laws.
• Assist newly hired employees with required paperwork. Review, process and forward completed information to appropriate departments.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assist with organizing and attending job fairs. 
• Provide information by answering all communications in a timely manner and referring to the appropriate person. 
• Scan, update, maintain, and purge employment files.
• Complete filing on a weekly basis.
• Process Unemployment Claims and Rebuttals.  
• Greet new applicants, guests, employees and provide necessary information or assistance.
• Assist and may conduct employee orientation, annual training and open enrollment meetings for employee benefits.
• Assist and serve as a backup to the uniform department.
• Maintain records by maintaining applications, resumes and applicant logs.
• Determines applicant eligibility and qualifications by assisting with interviews, analyzing responses and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Assist with foreign labor staffing needs when necessary including but not limited to contact with agencies, schedule and sit in on interviews with department managers, follow up with travel and housing arrangements, plan and execute cultural activities. 
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, forms, booklets and pamphlets Respond to e-mail and phone messages in a timely basis and professionally.  
• Comply with confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinate actions with other departments within the company such as Payroll and Background Investigations.
• Willingness to cross-train and provide support in related areas of operations.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communication skills via phone, in person and variety of Media

Writing skills

Interviewing skills

Ability to work in a collaborative team

Travel between properties will be required

Travel for training purposes may be required

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Tribes’ insurance carrier

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with a high school diploma, a GED or equivalent experience.

1-3 years prior HR experience is preferred and 1 year of office experience required. 

Previous experience with an HRIS highly desired.  

Must be computer literate with a minimum of 45 wpm, possessing a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other computer program(s). 

BENEFITS:

401K with matching program after 1 year

Paid PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life Insurance Coverage

Optional Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Optional AFLAC Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

Including but not limited to copier, fax machine, phone, computer, Ten-Key calculator and other related office equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Should have corrected normal range of hearing and sight.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to deal effectively with employees, vendors and consultants at all levels. Must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional.  Must be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective.  Must be able to work productively under strict time restraints with variable deadlines. Must be able to prioritize and be proficient in multitasking multiple job duties. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is generally performed in an office setting, though periods of exposure to noise and smoke are to be expected while on the casino floor.  Travel may be required. A portion of the work environment is subject to constant camera surveillance.  

COMMENTS 

Native American Tribal Preference will apply.   Must be willing and pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment.  Extreme Confidentiality must be adhered to at all times due to access of such private and personal information.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.