The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Department of Public Safety is to protect life and property, maintain order, investigate crimes, enforce all applicable laws and ordinances, protect natural resources, enforce Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Fishing, Hunting, and Forest codes, investigate violations, arrest and issue citations on violators within the boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and within the boundaries of the Point No Point Treaty Area.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island.
Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health).
Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
NKI is the economic development arm of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. HR Director will lead NKI’s people strategy and counsel leadership in the areas of talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance and employee engagement. HR Director will be responsible for accelerating NKI’s successful employee recruiting strategy, and retention efforts. HR Director is a communicator and team builder, and highly skilled at developing new relationships and attracting and recruiting talent. HR Director oversees a staff with a varied internal-client pool, including: The Point Casino & Hotel, Meat & Seafood Distribution (S’Klallam Meat & Seafood / Minder Meats), High Point Cannabis, Gliding Eagle Market, Gas Stations, Commercial Real Estate Holdings and Developments (collectively, “NKI Portfolio”). HR Director will foster a culture of mutual respect, collaboration and active engagement embodying the values of the Tribe and NKI (collectively, “PGST Community”).
To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment.