HR Generalist | Recruiter

Provide comprehensive support to the human resources function, with a primary focus on full‑cycle recruiting. Coordinate and assist with key HR processes throughout the employee life cycle, including onboarding, employee relations support, and general HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Manages full‑cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, and coordinating offers.
• Develops and executes sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, and proactive outreach to attract high‑quality candidates.
• Partners closely with hiring managers to define hiring needs, create job descriptions, and ensure an efficient and consistent recruitment process.
• Coordinates interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring logistics to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
• Builds strong working relationships with hiring managers, employees, and HR to support recruiting and general HR operations, including serving as first point of contact for routine HR questions.
• Provides hands‑on support for HR activities such as data entry and case management documentation.
• Partners with HR leadership to implement HR and recruiting initiatives.
• Designs and delivers components of the new hire experience, including orientation and onboarding, as needed.
• Assists employees and managers in understanding and applying HR policies and procedures, responding to HR-related inquiries via email and phone, and escalating when needed.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and recommends updates to HR and recruiting procedures; ensures effective communication and follow‑up.
• Collaborates with HR managers to address employee relations issues, as needed.
• Work is primarily performed in climate-controlled office settings.
• Work requires lifting objects up to 10 lbs.
• Work may require travel, including overnight stays.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources, with hands‑on experience managing full‑cycle recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and candidate selection methods.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to define job requirements, create job descriptions, and guide them through the recruiting process.
• Working knowledge of HR principles and practices, including employment laws, regulations, and basic employee relations concepts.
• Ability to support general HR activities such as onboarding, policy interpretation, documentation, and process improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation, deliver clear messages, and provide guidance to employees and managers.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and HR tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to analyze recruiting and HR data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to remain impartial, professional, and confidential when handling sensitive HR matters.

About the TeamCherokee Nation Businesses is a dynamic company that drives growth and innovation for the Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States and our sole shareholder. As the holding company of our diverse family of businesses, we offer exciting opportunities for those who are committed to our values and passionate about advancing our mission and your career. Our employees are part of something bigger. Every day, we explore new ways to grow the company and contribute to the success of the Cherokee Nation - improving the lives of our tribal citizens and the communities we are a part of. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact, contribute to growth and be a part of something meaningful, CNB is a place where you can thrive.