HR Generalist

Job Description

Seeking an experienced HR professional with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, compliance, and partnering with frontline operational leaders. As an HR Generalist for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, you will be a strategic and tactical partner to business leaders and a dedicated advocate for our employees. This role is ideal for HR professionals with proven experience who can navigate complex employee relations issues, facilitate impactful training, and drive HR processes with integrity and accuracy.

This isn’t just an administrative HR role, it requires confidence, critical thinking, and the ability to influence leaders while managing multiple priorities in a high‑volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide and interpret HR policies and procedures for diverse business operations.
• Partner with HR and operational leaders to support employee relations, corrective action, and investigative processes.
• Participate in the development of HR systems, metrics, and reporting needed to support business objectives.
• Provide high‑value tactical HR support across multiple departments to meet organizational goals. Support HR initiatives and partner with HR leadership on process improvements, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and employees, ensuring HR is viewed as a trusted partner.
• Deliver annual and ad‑hoc training sessions for employees and leadership.
• Conduct HR compliance audits and support regulatory requirements.
• Manage assigned employee investigations (including EthicsPoint cases) with confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned,
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional HR experience with direct exposure to employee relations.
• HR certification strongly preferred — SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and HR best practices. Proven experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop training materials and explain complex processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn HRIS and reporting systems.
• Experience in high‑volume, fast‑moving operational environments. Demonstrated ability to use HR data/metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Experience partnering with frontline leaders on coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Must have direct experience handling full-scope employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Must be able to independently manage complex ER cases from intake to resolution.
• General administrative experience alone does not meet minimum requirements.
• Must be able to deliver training to groups of 20–200 employees.
  
  

About Us

Do you like jobs that rock? Are you fun and highly motivated? Do you like to take on team-based challenges and deliver high-quality work? If so, then you may be a great candidate for our Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa team!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s premier gaming and resort destination. This award-winning resort features 2,600 electronic, poker and table games, 35,000 square feet of ultramodern meeting and convention space, an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple food and entertainment venues, and a 2,700-seat event center. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the flag ship of Cherokee Nation Businesses’ hospitality division.

Here's What Awaits You

• Health & Wellness:  Choose from top-notch health plans,  24/7 Telemedicine access , and  on-site health clinics  (at select locations).
• Financial Security:  Grow your future with a generous  401(k) match  and  paid vacation, sick time, bereavement, and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance:  Enjoy  flexible spending accounts ,  maternity/ paternity leave , and  voluntary benefits  for added peace of mind.
• And More:  Earn  incentives  based on performance,  refer friends  and get rewarded, and enjoy  discounts  and  holiday appreciation gifts .
  
  

About The Team

Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country . As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

Step Into a World Of Possibilities

• Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms .
• Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.
• Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic.
• Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.
  
  

More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home . We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Company:Cherokee Nation Entertainment