Insight in Indian Country Podcast
Trusted Expertise to Serve Tribal Nations
In this episode, your host Wes Benally, REDW Principal and National Tribal Practice Leader, is diving into the top concerns for Tribal Human Resources departments. Joined by experts from REDW’s Human Resources Consulting group – Sam Bolen, Laurel Roybal, and Taryn Reynolds – they share valuable insights and solutions for HR teams operating in tribal entities, discussing:
- The importance of accurate compensation data for making informed hiring decisions.
- How salary compression occurs and avoiding pay disparities.
- Tactics for tribal entities, particularly those in rural areas, to recruit and retain top talent despite compensation challenges.
- The impact of remote work and hybrid job positions on HR departments and strategies for adaptation.
- Tune in to gain expert perspectives on the top concerns for Tribal Human Resources departments and discover practical solutions for attracting and retaining talent, and enhancing the employee experience in tribal entities.
Have a question or want to suggest a discussion topic for our podcast? Connect with Wes.
REDW LLC is proud to bring you the Insight in Indian Country Podcast, covering important advisory, accounting, and finance topics that impact Tribal Nations and business affairs. Thanks for listening!
Meet Your Host & Guests
Wesley Ryan Benally, CPA
REDW Principal and National Tribal Practice Leader
As the leader of REDW’s National Tribal Practice, Wes is committed to improving financial literacy throughout Indian Country and hosts the Insight in Indian Country Podcast. He oversees audits of a wide range for Native American communities, state and local government agencies, and non-profits, nationwide and is a member of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy’s Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee and serves as an instructor with Arizona State University’s American Indian Policy Institute.
Sam Bolen, SHRM-SCP, THRP
REDW Director of Human Resources Consulting (HRC) Services
As Director of HRC Services, Sam guides clients in all functional areas of HR, including talent acquisition, compliance, policy administration, employee relations, investigations, performance management, training, and ongoing HR support. Her deep experience spans industries, employee cultures, and organizational complexity. She has earned the Senior Certified Professional credential from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP), as well as the Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP) credential from the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA).
Laurel Roybal, THRP
REDW Human Resources Consulting Compensation Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in areas of compliance ad administration, Laurel has worked with many different types of clients in the federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as a number of private companies. She works with REDW’s Human Resources Consulting team, performing data analysis and developing resources for clients to keep up with hiring and salary trends. Laurel studied at California State University and the University of Arkansas, and is a certified Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP).
Taryn Reynolds
REDW Human Resources Consultant
With ample experience in HR positions focused on employee recruitment and onboarding, HRIS systems, and employee relations in Indian Country, Taryn works with REDW’s Human Resources Consulting team to help employers and HR teams create cultures of employee engagement and success. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources.
Compensation Studies—Your Key to Hiring & Retaining Top Talent.
It’s important to attract—and retain—the best employees to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of your tribal organization. And given an exceptionally competitive labor market and the usual budget constraints, this means basing your employee compensation and benefits programs on relevant and reliable data.
More from Insight in Indian Country
- Paving the Way for Growth: NMSCPA 2nd Annual Tribal ConferenceWes Benally is joined by fellow REDW Principals Victor Flores and Chris Henderson to touch on conference topics including tribal economics, entrepreneurship, and impact investing with native-owned businesses.
- NMSCPA’s Second Annual Tribal ConferenceREDW is proud to co-sponsor this half-day Conference on Tribal Enterprise economics for tribal leaders and those involved with tribal and tribal-run businesses
- Investment Intelligence: Decoding What Matters in Global MarketsA panel of Financial Planning professionals from REDW Wealth will share their insights on the global economy and the markets, past and present.
- NAFOA 42nd Annual ConferenceFrom April 29-30, REDW will be joining with tribes, state and federal government officials, and leading industry experts to discuss the latest economic issues in Indian Country.
- Reducing Risks in Retirement Plan Management with Paul Madrid, CPA®, CFP®, AIFA®This episode, Wes Benally and Paul Madrid discuss the Tribal fiduciary role and reducing risk in the management of employer-sponsored retirement plans.
