HR Coordinator

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.

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

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.

• 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.

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.
• Collab’rates 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.

• 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,…