Human Resources Generalist

Native American Connections

Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma‑informed care grounded in respect and tradition.

Location: 3216 N 3rd St, Phoenix AZ 85016
Schedule/

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 (annual)

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for assisting in the day‑to‑day HR operations and will work in close coordination with the Human Resources Team. The HR Generalist will provide administrative support for all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, record keeping, benefits, compliance and other duties as assigned.

• Prepare and maintain personnel records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain and audit HR records and generate reports as needed.
• Provide full‑cycle recruitment; update vacancies, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and schedule background checks.
• Coordinate onboarding programs, pre‑employment items, offer letters, and orientation.
• Work with Accounting and payroll to provide necessary data for payroll.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and communicate benefits changes.
• Continuously update job knowledge and skills through educational opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to departmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Meet deadlines and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
• Crostrain on specific job responsibilities.
• Meet identified HR business goals that contribute to overall NAC business goals.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field;
  Bachelor’s preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of core HR responsibilities and management.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working with the Native American population preferred.
• Time‑management skills to achieve multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.

Native American Connections is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472.

Native American Connections is a drug‑free workplace with safety‑sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol or any illicit substances is prohibited and may impair judgment, increasing safety risks.

This position is exempt from overtime pay provisions as provided by the federal FLSA. Non‑exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek.