Employment Specialist

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Olympia, WA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Gaming • Hospitality
The Role
Manages the casino’s end-to-end recruiting and hiring process, including applicant screening, testing, interviewing, hiring recommendations, job postings, job fairs, background checks, onboarding, and orientation. Maintains recruiting and HR systems, prepares employment reports, supports compliance with employment laws and Native American hiring preferences, develops job descriptions, monitors staffing trends, and advises on salary and benefits. Requires strong communication, recruiting, employment law, reporting, and HRIS experience.
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Description

Benefits of Working at Nisqually Red Wind Casino Include:

  • FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable deductibles)
  • FREE Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
  • FREE Meal during shift
  • FREE gaming license renewals
  • $1 per hour shift differential
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Floating holidays
  • 401(K) Retirement Program (match up to 4%)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement
  • Team Member Assistance Program (The Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) provides our team members and their eligible dependents with confidential access to short-term, professional counseling and legal services at no additional cost.)
  • Team Member Awards and Incentives (perfect attendance awards and yearly service awards)
  • Flex spending and Dependent care spending
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Periodic Team Member contests and giveaways
  • Team Member dining and gift shop discounts

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Ensure the most qualified candidates are hired who will give the best

service and value to casino guests.

Our Mission: To enhance continued economic viability and quality of life for the Nisqually

Indian Tribe, our Team Members, and the neighboring communities

Our Vision: Creating incredible experiences.

Our Core Values: Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient hiring process.

Employ professional interviewing techniques to identify and select appropriate candidates to

meet established staffing objectives. Develop job descriptions in a matrix environment utilizing

staffing comparison and salary surveys. Act in compliance with statutory requirements, tribal

and casino policies and procedures in hiring matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

  • Knowledge of departmental Guest Service Standards.
  • Knowledge of casino promotions.
  • Maintain electronic recruiting and application tools.
  • Screen and test (if applicable) job applicants prior to interviews.
  • Ensure Native American hiring preference is adhered too, according to the law.
  • Generate frequent written correspondence to include job postings, candidate correspondence and telephone communication with candidates.
  • Organize and participate in the job interview process.
  • Make hiring recommendations.
  • Direct recruiting activities and organize job fairs.
  • Perform background screening and UA testing.
  • Process new Team Members, and participates in the orientation process.
  • Recommend changes to the salary scale and benefits package based on interview information.
  • Generate electronic reports to monitor statistical employment data.
  • Inform HR Manager of staffing trends and project future growth.
  • Run reports as needed from the payroll and HRIS systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required skills and knowledge:

  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • 4 years of experience working in a revenue generating environment.
  • 2 years of experience in Human Resources and/or staffing and development.
  • 1 year of experience writing reports, business correspondence, job descriptions and procedure manuals.
  • 1 year of experience in employment law.
  • 1 year of experience in personnel issues.
  • Previous experience speaking to large groups and ability to represent the organization in multiple capacities.
  • Experience in sourcing for applicants using social media and modern recruiting techniques
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Pass Nisqually Red Wind Casino (NRWC) pre-employment testing.
  • Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to obtain a Class III Gaming License.

Preferred skills and knowledge:

  • 2 year college degree in personnel or business management.
  • Recruiting experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.
  • Experience in gaming industry and knowledge of Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to sit for entire shift.
  • Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork.
  • Ability to tolerate a noisy, smoke-filled environment.

NATIVE AMERICAN HIRING PREFERENCE

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Four years of experience working in a revenue-generating environment
  • Two years of experience in human resources and/or staffing and development
  • One year of experience writing reports, business correspondence, job descriptions, and procedure manuals
  • One year of experience in employment law
  • One year of experience handling personnel issues
  • Experience speaking to large groups and representing an organization in multiple capacities
  • Experience sourcing applicants using social media and modern recruiting techniques
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Ability to pass Nisqually Red Wind Casino pre-employment testing
  • Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to obtain a Class III Gaming License
  • Two-year college degree in personnel or business management
  • Recruiting experience in a high-volume environment
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
  • Experience in the gaming industry and knowledge of Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance
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The Company
256 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Nisqually Red Wind Casino is a premier destination for gaming, dining, and entertainment in Olympia, Washington. It features an expansive 46,000-square-foot gaming floor with over 1,670 slot machines, keno, and a variety of table games. Built to resemble a traditional native longhouse, the casino incorporates local tribal presence and offers a range of dining experiences from fast-casual to fine dining.

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