HR Generalist: Policy, Compliance & People Strategy

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Roland (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Businesses’ hospitality division is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support daily HR operations and strategic initiatives at Cherokee Casino Roland. The role partners with HR leadership, managers, and staff to interpret policies, improve procedures, and foster productive workplace relationships.

The HR Generalist will guide employee relations, assist in training programs, ensure compliance, and contribute input on performance and employment decisions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR regulations.
• Experience handling employee relations matters and investigations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn HRIS systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated impartiality and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Ability to defend unemployment claims and maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and guide HR policies and procedures to support business operations
• Support the development of HR objectives, systems, metrics, and reporting
• Provide tactical HR support aligned with organizational goals
• Assist in implementing HR initiatives and collaborate with HR leadership
• Recommend and support procedural improvements, including follow-up and guidance
• Build and maintain effective relationships with leaders, employees, and coworkers
• Partner with HR managers to address employee relations issues
• Design and deliver new employee orientation and annual training programs
• Conduct HR compliance audits and support regulatory requirements
• Manage assigned employee investigations, including EthicsPoint cases
• Provide input related to performance management and employment decisions
• Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Cherokee Nation Businesses’ hospitality division is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support daily HR operations and strategic initiatives at Cherokee Casino Roland. The role partners with HR leadership, managers, and staff to interpret policies, improve procedures, and foster productive workplace relationships.

The HR Generalist will guide employee relations, assist in training programs, ensure compliance, and contribute input on performance and employment decisions in a fast-paced