HR Coordinator at Cherokee Federal in Tulsa, OK

HR Coordinator

Location: Tulsa, OK, United States

Position Summary:

Join our team at Cherokee Federal as an HR Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in facilitating the frontline HR functions for all employees, pre-boarding process for new hires, and supporting HR Business Partners (HRBP), by processing transactions in the HRIS system. Collaborate with Fast Team partners to support corporate, operations, and front-line employees with the highest level of promptness and customer service.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for HR Coordinator Cherokee Federal: Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Professional development, training, and certification support

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Functions as primary POC for new employees throughout the onboarding process.

• Tracks and monitors pre-employment screenings (background investigations and drug screens).

• Confirms new hire progress through PCL process with program manager and Cherokee Federal security.

• Responsible for data entry and data integrity of core HR information into HCM.

• Reviews all data and documentation prior to creating new employee record in HCM.

• Corrects employee records when changes are required.

• Consults and analyzes data received from management to ensure effective dates, action reasons, and approvals are accurately recorded in employee record.

• Collaborates with Fast Team on exceptions, to ensure minimal impact to front-line employees and leadership.

• Follows up on approvals and onboarding tasks.

• Troubleshoots system integration issues with FAST Team partners.

• Ensures I-9 compliance and processes E-Verify through outside vender.

• Provides prime sources verification for candidate’s education, professional certification/license, and references as required by the contract/customer.

• Facilitates training sessions in person and/or virtually.

• Responds to voluntary unemployment claims as required by state agencies

• Assists HRBP in responding to front line regarding issues with HR policies, processes, and practices.

• Assists with researching and analyzing data pertaining to HR in the areas of wage determinations and Davis Bacon Act.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

HR Coordinator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of practices and policies governing confidentiality disclosure of information.

• Knowledge of payroll administration, FLSA, and state overtime laws.

• Knowledge of HR policies, operational processes, and considerations to support day-to-day operations.

• Knowledge of features, functions, and management of HRIS and Office 365.

• Excellent communication skills including knowledge of concepts, tools, and techniques used to communicate.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities making effective judgements as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Ability to work cooperatively toward shared goals, while being supportive of others at all levels.

• Ability to understand the importance of taking personal responsibility for assignments, decisions, and results.

• Ability to complete task with high levels of precision and accuracy.

• Ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.

• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.