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Sycuan Tribe Hr Generalist

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of peoplea Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region. One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family. Are you passionate about people and driven to make a difference? Sycuan is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to bring your expertise to our Tribal Government departmentsFire, Police, Medical, Education and Administrative Services. In this role you'll play a key part in full-cycle Human Resources and specialized recruiting strategies that help us attract and retain top talent for essential public service positions. Your work will positively impact and support those that keep the Sycuan community thriving. You will:

Combine HR expertise with meaningful impact

Work alongside dedicated professionals in critical service roles

Be part of a culture that values collaboration and growth

If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level and make a difference where it truly matters, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help us build a stronger community together.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Generalist HR Support

Act as the primary point of contact to Tribal Government leaders and Team Members, providing timely and accurate guidance.

Support onboarding, training, and certification tracking for new hires and current Team Members.

Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management in collaboration with Human Resource leadership.

Partner with Payroll to ensure accuracy of pay progression, overtime, and specialty pay programs.

Support compensation processes by gathering and analyzing internal and external pay data, assisting with compensation proposals and presentations, and helping implement pay adjustments and incentive programs.

Maintain electronic files for Team Member documents.

Maintain compliance with Sycuan policies, federal/state laws, and confidentiality standards.

Provide support for Human Resources projects and initiatives, as needed.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Collaborate with Fire, Police, Medical, and Tribal Government departments to identify staffing needs and workforce planning.

Assist in developing recruiting strategies for public safety roles, including outreach to academies, licensing boards, and professional associations.

Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage recruitment activities including job postings, resume screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer letters.

Build and maintain talent pipelines through outreach, career fairs, and partnerships with training programs and job boards.

Monitor recruitment metrics and adjust strategies to ensure effective hiring timelines and candidate quality.

Job Specifications: Education and Experience: Essential:

3+ years of Human Resources experience.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and HR experience.

Desirable:

3+ years of Human Resources experience in a city, county, or public sector organization; experience with public safety or government departments.

PHR/SPHR (HRCI) or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.

Human Resources experience in a Tribal setting.

Skills and Knowledge: Essential:

Knowledge of HR principles including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and compliance.

Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting.

Understanding of employee relations and conflict resolution.

Proficiency in HRIS systems and ATS platforms.

Ability to communicate and collaborate with leadership and staff.

Ability to manage confidential information.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

Ceridian Dayforce Knowledge

Familiarity with sovereign nation governance and Tribal employment law.

Familiarity with step-pay systems and progression models for government or first responder positions.

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability: Direct: None Indirect: None