Human Resources Generalist

Join Our Team at 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.

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality, comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.

When you join NAC, you’re not just taking a job — you’re becoming part of a movement. A movement that values cultural identity, honors resilience, and believes in the power of community. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to healing generational trauma, strengthening families, and building vibrant futures.

• Behavioral Health Services:
  Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services.
• Affordable Housing:
  Safe, stable, and supportive housing options — from transitional housing to permanent low‑income housing.
• Community Development:
  Revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving Native heritage through community‑based projects and education.

Health & Wellness | Quality | Accountability | Growth | Interconnectedness/Belonging | Community

We are seeking compassionate, mission‑driven individuals to join our growing team across various departments including clinical services, housing support, youth engagement, and administrative leadership. If you’re passionate about social change, cultural advocacy, and serving diverse communities with dignity and care — NAC is the place for you.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location:

3216 N 3rd St, Phoenix AZ 85016

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.

• Prepares and maintains company personnel records and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains and audits HR records in areas of responsibility for data integrity and generates reports as needed or as requested.
• Provides full-cycle recruitment; updates job vacancies on all recruiting platforms, screens, sources resumes and coordinates interviews for Hiring Managers.
• Coordinates onboarding programs and ensures pre-employment items are completed; offers letters, background and reference checks, health screening, employment verifications, tax forms, etc. Schedules and performs new employee orientation and training. Assists with the creation and maintenance of job descriptions and employee classification for all positions within NAC.
• Works closely with the Accounting Department and payroll team to ensure they have all necessary human resource data complete for payroll.
• Assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions. Provides regular communication on benefits changes or updates.
• Continually updates job knowledge and skills in employment practices and trends, by participating in educational opportunities.
• Ensures adherence to department and organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork.
• Cross‑trains on specific job responsibilities.
• Meets identified HR business goals that contribute to overall NAC business goals.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in the field of…