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Cherokee Federal · 6 hours ago

Senior Employee Relations Partner

Tulsa, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission. The Senior Employee Relations Partner leads the employee relations strategy, ensuring proactive prevention and effective case management while coaching leaders and resolving workplace issues.

GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the Positive Employee Relations function, defining strategy, standards, and programs that promote trust, early issue resolution, and consistent employee experience across a highly distributed workforce

Partner with HRBPs and people managers to drive accountability, culture, and performance; equip leaders with guidance and scripts for complex or high-risk conversations

Continuously improve ER processes through technology and automation, increasing scalability, data visibility, and proactive risk identification

Translate workforce trends into targeted programs, tools, and training, including playbooks and resources, that strengthen manager capability and prevent avoidable issues

Conduct intakes, lead investigations, and own case management end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution, sound judgment, and complete, compliant documentation

Serve as a neutral advisor in conflict resolution and corrective action, guiding leaders through disciplinary decisions and sensitive separations in alignment with policy and risk tolerance

Partner cross-functionally with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, Security, and Operations to align on case strategy, performance management actions, organizational changes, and related communications

Track ER/compliance metrics and trends; analyze data to identify risks and improvements; report insights and drive action plans

Maintain handbook and policy governance; monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into clear, practical guidance and updates

Ensure consistent policy interpretation and application, identifying policy gaps, mitigating risk, and escalating high-impact or high-risk issues as needed

Own HR compliance calendar and audit readiness, including EEO Filings, Affirmative Action Plans and VETS reporting

Qualification

Employee Relations StrategyWorkplace InvestigationsRisk & Compliance ManagementLeader Coaching & AdvisoryPolicy Governance & InterpretationHR ComplianceCoaching SkillsDiscretionIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required

8+ years of progressive HR or Employee Relations experience

Proven success leading employee relations strategies and programs for a diverse workforce

Strong coaching skills with the ability to build high-trust, high-performance cultures

Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially

Company

Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.

Founded in 1969

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

5001-10000 employees