Human Resources Coordinator

Our Roots

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony represents descendants of three Great Basin Indigenous peoples: the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Washeshu (Washoe). These communities lived in harmony with the land for generations before European contact, following seasonal cycles and forming small, efficient social groups for survival.

Each group's name means "The People" in their own language, reflecting their deep cultural identity and connection to the Earth. They maintained strong traditions, respected neighboring tribes, and engaged in trade throughout the region.

Today, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony continues to honor these traditions while supporting the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community.

What You'll Handle

The Human Resources Coordinator provides day-to-day operational and technical HR support to keep personnel processes accurate, timely, and confidential. This position exists to support staff, applicants, and the public by ensuring HR records, recruitment activities, and employee data are maintained in line with established policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include managing application intake; entering and maintaining employee data and files; posting jobs and preparing recruitment lists; scheduling interviews and assembling interview packets; assisting with new-hire orientation paperwork, testing, background checks, and fingerprinting; responding to employment verifications, unemployment notices, and other official requests; updating job descriptions and I-9s; sending annual/probationary review reminders; supporting reports and special projects; and providing front-desk/phone coverage.

Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and 1+ year HR office/clerical support experience
- Strong written/verbal communication and strict confidentiality
- Working knowledge of office operations and filing systems
- Microsoft Office/Outlook skills preferred; able to multitask and prioritize
- Valid Nevada driver's license and clean DMV report

Apply to help keep HR services running smoothly and professionally.

A Typical Workday

Your day is steady and people-centered, balancing planned tasks with walk-up questions. You start by checking messages, routing calls, and organizing incoming mail. As priorities come in, you update electronic and paper records, keep documents filed to the records system, and prepare materials needed by supervisors. Midday may include coordinating interview schedules and ensuring packets are ready for panels, then shifting to time-sensitive requests like verifications or notices received by email, fax, or mail. Throughout the day you keep information secure, track supplies, and carve out time to support reports, reminders, and other HR projects. By late afternoon, you confirm what's ready for tomorrow and leave the workspace organized for the team.

Benefits Package

- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off

Please Note: Hiring preference is provided to qualified members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony requires any designated candidate to complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, and confirmation of professional references.