Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The Intertribal Agriculture Council is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally recognized protected basis under relevant federal, tribal, state, or local laws. The information collected through this application process is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION. DOCUMENTS NOTED WITH AN "*" WILL BE UPLOADED ON THE ATTACHMENT PAGE OF THE APPLICATION:
About IAC The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of Tribes’ agricultural resources. Since our founding, the IAC has been guided by our member Tribes, and we have worked diligently to advance Tribes’ agricultural priorities on the more than 56 million acres of land in the United States that are under Tribal jurisdiction. In addition to elevating Indian Country’s agricultural priorities among policymakers, IAC also provides on-the-ground technical assistance, domestic and international marketing support, natural resource management, small agribusiness development, youth programming, and more to Tribes and individual producers across the United States and within Indian Country.
Job Summary IAC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resource (HR) Assistant to work with the Chief People Officer and the Human Resources Manager to support Human Resources initiatives. The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department. This person will assist with recruitment, onboarding, daily workflow, HRIS upkeep, and compliance to achieve business objectives and ensure a positive workplace culture.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
Assist with coordinating recruitment and onboarding.
Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
With guidance from the HR Manager, enter and update employee information in HRIS as needed.
Provide assistance to the CPO and HR Manager as needed. Including but not limited to calendar coordination, and travel arrangements.
Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, all staff meetings, Annual Conference, staff training events, and celebrations.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and
recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Ensures integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records
Performs other duties as assigned.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
A minimum of two years of human resource experience is preferred. Prior experience administrative experience preferred.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to hr@indianag.org
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Intertribal Agriculture Council has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Intertribal Agriculture Council may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Consistent with its obligations under the law (including the American Disabilities Act), the Intertribal Agriculture Council will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Intertribal Agriculture Council is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
