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Position Title: Employment Specialist
Advertising: Tribal-Wide
Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Immediate Supervisor: Manager-Employment
Department Director: Chief Human Resources Officer
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Mandatory Reporter: No
Background Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Tuesday July 15 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday July:00 p.m.
Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community tradition and progress. As Alabamas only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members preserve our traditions and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust unity and growth we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
Overview
In our hourly positions we look for dedicated individuals who value respect take pride in accountability and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.
Primary Objectives
The Employment Specialist is a key line-level position responsible for assisting in the recruitment selection hiring and on-boarding processes for the PCI Employment Team. Additional responsibilities include various compliance efforts communication and talent attraction programming and facilitation of our new hire orientation. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance Opportunity Accountability Respect Culture and Honesty.
Essential Functions
- Works with the various departments and hiring managers to understand the talent acquisition process and their responsibilities in those processes.
- Informs applicants of employment procedures and job openings including job duties and responsibilities salary ranges and other related information.
- Accepts and processes employment applications while ensuring timely and appropriate communications to applicants and hiring manager.
- Reviews and screens employment applications ensures applications are dispositioned correctly in a timely manner.
- Serves as the point of contact for all applicants prior to hire date.
- Coordinates and administers applicable pre-employment computer and/or knowledge skills and abilities exams.
- Coordinates with hiring manager to schedule applicants for interviews.
- Ensures all necessary pre-employment paperwork is completed in a timely and compliant manner.
- Verifies applicants work history education and training job skills and other qualifications required of the position.
- Assists with the scheduling of required pre-employment drug testing and processes results in timely and complaint manner.
- Assists in maintaining complete and accurate job files personnel files and Drug-Free Workplace files.
- Responds to routine questions from applicants employees and hiring managers.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with the Personnel Policies and Procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
- Must have one of the following:
- a. Associates Degree with two (2) years of experience in confidential setting.
- b. Four (4) years of related employment experience in a confidential setting and/or combination of education and employment experience equivalent to four (4) years
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited school preferred.
- Must possess SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Certification or successfully obtain within the first (1) year of employment.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Must possess a valid state drivers license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training leadership development and other events.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
- Absolute Confidentiality
- Demonstrated proficiency in English spelling punctuation and writing composition.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word Excel etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to establish workload priorities handle multi-tasks and balance diverse projects.
- Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
- Takes accountability for performance and results.
- Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.
- The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
- Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical dental vision and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) paid time off paid holidays 401K with matching bonuses and COLA increase.
Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.
**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
INDIAN PREFERENCE SPOUSAL PREFERENCE OR FIRST GENERATION:
In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements as stated in a job description preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian
In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian
In order to receive preference the appropriate documentation must be submitted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
