Senior HR Generalist

Senior Star; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Star in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support multiple communities from our corporate office. You will drive employee relations, investigations, performance guidance, and HR compliance while partnering with leaders and HR Specialists.

This role emphasizes building trust, managing complex people issues, and ensuring consistent HR practices across locations. Occasional travel to communities is required to provide hands-on support and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Meaningful experience with employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of employment practices and federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with an HRIS; Dayforce experience preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace and associate-relations investigations, including interviews, fact-finding, documentation, and investigation summaries.
• Partner with leaders on associate relations, performance management, corrective action, and Performance Improvement Plans.
• Coach leaders and HR Specialists on effective documentation and consistent HR practices.
• Provide practical guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Recognize higher-risk employment matters and escalation appropriately.
• Support HR compliance, audits, associate-file reviews, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with leave and accommodation processes, unemployment claims, employment verifications, and other general HR needs.
• Support HRIS data integrity and reporting.
• Serve as an experienced resource for HR Specialists across Senior Star communities.
• Help identify trends and opportunities to strengthen our people practices across the organization.
• Support companywide HR initiatives, training, associate engagement, recognition, and other People & Culture initiatives.
• Provide additional HR support to communities during transitions, vacancies, investigations, or other periods of increased need.
• Periodically travel to Senior Star communities when onsite HR support is needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Communication

HR policy knowledge

HRIS

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Senior HR Generalist

Senior Star | Corporate Office – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Full Time | Onsite

At Senior Star, our culture is built through our people—and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist who knows how to balance strong associate advocacy with sound judgment, consistency, and business needs.

Based at our Corporate Office in Tulsa, this role provides HR support across Senior Star communities and serves as an experienced resource for our community leaders and HR Specialists.

This isn’t just a transactional HR role. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable navigating associate relations, workplace investigations, performance management, HR compliance, and complex people situations while building trusted relationships with leaders and associates.

What You’ll Do

• Lead workplace and associate-relations investigations, including interviews, fact-finding, documentation, and investigation summaries
• Partner with leaders on associate relations, performance management, corrective action, and Performance Improvement Plans
• Coach leaders and HR Specialists on effective documentation and consistent HR practices
• Provide practical guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices
• Recognize higher-risk employment matters and escalation appropriately
• Support HR compliance, audits, associate-file reviews, and documentation requirements
• Assist with leave and accommodation processes, unemployment claims, employment verifications, and other general HR needs
• Support HRIS data integrity and reporting
• Serve as an experienced resource for HR Specialists across Senior Star communities
• Help identify trends and opportunities to strengthen our people practices across the organization
• Support companywide HR initiatives, training, associate engagement, recognition, and other People & Culture initiatives
• Provide additional HR support to communities during transitions, vacancies, investigations, or other periods of increased need
• Periodically travel to Senior Star communities when onsite HR support is needed

What We’re Looking For:

• 4–5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Meaningful experience with employee relations and workplace investigations
• Strong knowledge of employment practices and federal and state employment laws
• Ability to objectively investigate complex situations and clearly document findings
• Strong judgment with the ability to independently manage HR matters while recognizing when escalation is appropriate
• Excellent communication, interviewing, fact-finding, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build credibility and productive relationships with associates and leaders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities across multiple locations
• Experience working with an HRIS; Dayforce experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant HR experience may be considered
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, but not required
• Multi-location HR experience strongly preferred
• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or another multi-site service industry background is a plus

Why Senior Star?

At Senior Star, HR is more than policies and processes. It’s about creating clarity, protecting our standards, developing our people, and helping leaders build teams that deliver a Top in Class experience.

This role is an opportunity to make an impact beyond one location. You’ll partner with leaders and HR professionals across our communities while helping strengthen the consistency, culture, and associate experience that set Senior Star apart.

If you’re an experienced HR professional who can navigate challenging conversations, build trust, exercise sound judgment, and help leaders bring out the best in their people, we’d love to meet you.

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