Teams at Talking Stick Resort

Directs all Poker Room operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, patron service, gaming compliance, security, promotions, tournaments, and fraud prevention. Supervises managers and coordinators, recruits and develops employees, maintains policies and procedures, manages purchases and promotional funds, and coordinates with casino departments. Ensures compliance with gaming regulations, Title 31, anti-money-laundering requirements, and Poker Tournament Directors Association rules while maximizing profitability and operational efficiency.

Supervises recruitment staff and supports the Recruitment Manager in managing employment-center activities. Oversees applicant sourcing, screening, interviewing, testing, background checks, hiring-manager coordination, applicant tracking system usage, and recruitment reporting. Researches labor markets, builds sourcing relationships, supports Tribal Member recruitment, and maintains confidentiality. Provides coaching and professional development support to team members and community employees.

Leads the Human Resources function, overseeing HR operations, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, compensation and benefits, HRIS, workforce analytics, engagement, and talent development. Partners with organizational leaders to manage risk, improve processes, support workforce planning, and ensure consistent delivery of HR programs. Supervises multiple HR disciplines, develops HR professionals, promotes succession planning, and advances employee experience and organizational effectiveness.