• Support the growth and success of a sovereign tribal organization by strengthening recruitment, benefits, and HR operations
  
• Earn $75,000–$88,000 annually, plus fully paid health benefits, retirement contributions, relocation support, and more
  
• Join a close-knit community where your work will directly support employees and contribute to a positive, people-focused workplaceAbout Sho-Pai Tribes

About Sho-Pai Tribes

Shoshone-Paiute (Sho-Pai) Tribes is a sovereign tribal government based in Owyhee on the Duck Valley Reservation, carrying forward the shared legacy of the Western Shoshone and Northern Paiute peoples while serving more than 2,000 tribal members through health, education, finance, social services, natural resources, recreation, courts, and tribal administration. The organization blends public service with a new chapter of growth, with tribal leadership preparing for a casino opening and new business activity, creating fresh room for strong professionals to make their mark. With roughly 300 employees, fully paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees, retirement contributions, generous paid leave, professional development support, affordable housing, relocation help, and a close-knit setting shaped by powwows, sports, and local gatherings, Sho-Pai offers a career that feels grounded, meaningful, and lasting.

For more information, please visit our website: shopaitribes.org/spt

About the Opportunity

Sho-Pai Tribes is looking for a full-time Assistant HR Director / Benefits Coordinator based in Owyhee, Nevada.

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and overseeing day-to-day HR operations, with a strong focus on recruitment, benefits administration, and team support.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment, administering employee benefits, and supporting HR programs, projects, and employee relations across the organization.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews
• Administering employee benefits programs and responding to employee inquiries
• Maintaining accurate employee records and processing employment changes
• Supporting onboarding processes and conducting employee orientations
• Assisting with HR operations, reporting, and departmental projects
• Overseeing HR functions in the absence of the Human Resources Director
• Supporting training, development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Assisting with compliance processes, including drug testing and documentation

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About You

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Psychology, along with 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, including 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience.

The following are required:

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel for meetings and organizational needs

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or THRP certification
• Experience administering employee benefits and responding to employee inquiries
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes
• Experience maintaining HR systems and employee records (MIP or similar)
• Experience supporting HR operations, reporting, and compliance
• Experience coordinating onboarding, orientation, and training initiatives
• Ability to support employee relations and HR projects
• Experience supervising or guiding HR team members

As our ideal candidate, you will bring strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support both employees and leadership with professionalism and care. You are detail-oriented, dependable, and confident in handling sensitive information, while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

This is a hands-on and high-visibility HR position suited to someone who enjoys balancing recruitment, benefits, and day-to-day operations, and is ready to step into a key support role within a growing organization.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $75,000 – $88,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
• Retirement plan with 5% employer contribution (with 2% employee contribution)
• Generous paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, 15 federal holidays, and approximately 10 additional administrative paid days
• Relocation assistance and access to affordable housing
• Professional development support, including funded training and conferences
• Access to free local gym facilities
• Use of organizational vehicles for work-related travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enjoy life in a close-knit community with access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, sports leagues, and cultural gatherings such as powwows and community events

If you are ready to take on a hands-on HR leadership role and support the growth and success of Sho-Pai Tribes, we invite you to apply today!