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Administrative HR Specialist - Senior

Cherokee Federal
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025

Administrative HR Specialist - Senior

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) seeks a Senior Administrative Human Resources (HR) Specialist to provide comprehensive HR administration services in support of the ONR Global Human Resources Officer. The Specialist will manage personnel transitions, ensure compliance with Navy and federal HR policies, and deliver consistent administrative support to facilitate the onboarding, offboarding, and career rotations of ONR Global staff worldwide.

The Administrative HR Specialist - Senior shall accept technical tasking and prioritization from the ONR Global Personnel Officer/N1 Department Head, acting as the Technical Point of Contact (TPoC) for this position. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across domestic and international locations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Administrative HR Specialist - Senior: TBD

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Administrative HR Specialist - Senior Responsibilities Include:

  • Identify and track billets/positions reaching End of Tour (EOT) or mandatory rotation dates, including ad hoc changes, and provide written notification to ONR Global leadership 90 days prior to vacancy.

  • Execute HR administrative actions to ensure accurate and compliant personnel profiles during onboarding and offboarding processes.

  • Capture and communicate personnel transition actions across supervisors, home activity personnel, HRO staff, overseas staff, and sponsors/mentors within 24 hours of notification.

  • Draft and distribute "Welcome Aboard" letters and update onboarding materials annually to maintain accuracy and relevance.

  • Provide departing personnel and supervisors with offboarding instructions at least 2 months before departure, consolidating and filing completed paperwork.

  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate ONR Global's annual recruitment Working Group to validate staffing requirements for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • Update USA Jobs solicitation templates with program manager input and develop potential vacancy lists based on projected staff rotations within 18 months.

Administrative HR Specialist - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of experience in U.S. Government Human Resource Management or 20 years of experience in U.S. Government Human Resource Management.
  • Demonstrated HR proficiency in U.S. Government personnel administration, including:
    • Managing customer requirements across a broad range of HR tasks.
    • Supporting personnel recruiting and selection.
    • Coordinating onboarding logistics for newly reported personnel.
    • Preparing briefings and planning conferences/meetings (including VTC arrangements).
    • Supporting resolution of administrative, logistical, and financial HR issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of the Naval Research & Development Establishment (NR&DE).
  • Experience in U.S. Navy-specific Human Resource Management

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.


We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may email “CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com” for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

 

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