Junior Recruiter

Cherokee Federal•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Support the recruiting team in identifying, engaging, and moving qualified candidates through the hiring process to meet organizational staffing needs. The Junior Recruiter assists with job postings, candidate sourcing, screening coordination, applicant communications, and maintaining accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), while ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience and adherence to applicable hiring requirements (EEO/AA and Native American preference where applicable). Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Junior Recruiter: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (or in progress with equivalent experience may be considered based on business need).
0–1 years of recruiting, HR coordination, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Basic knowledge of recruiting processes and professional communication practices.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and comfort learning ATS/HR systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide timely, accurate updates to candidates and internal stakeholders.
Customer-service mindset with ability to support a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Ability to follow documented processes and escalate issues to a Recruiter/Manager when needed.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Supports recruiting efforts including job posting setup, advertising coordination, career fairs/employment events, community partnerships, and applicant correspondence.
Assists with candidate sourcing through online platforms, networking, referrals, and internal databases to develop qualified candidate pipelines.
Reviews incoming applications for minimum qualifications and forwards qualified candidates to the Recruiter/Hiring Manager for consideration.
Conducts initial outreach to candidates (email/phone) to confirm interest, availability, basic qualifications, and next steps.
Coordinates and schedules phone screens, interviews, and related logistics (calendar invites, candidate instructions, interview confirmations).
Prepares and maintains requisition documentation and recruiting trackers; monitors aging requisitions and communicates status updates to recruiters and hiring managers.
Assists with administration of pre-employment screening steps (e.g., background checks, reference checks, drug testing, education verification) per established procedures and compliance requirements.
Ensures candidate files and onboarding documentation are complete and appropriately stored prior to start date.
Maintains data integrity within the ATS, including job postings, candidate status/disposition, contact notes, interview outcomes, and offer documentation as directed.
Assists in ensuring hiring criteria are met and hiring processes follow established policies, including EEO/AA requirements and Native American preference when applicable.
Supports recruitment initiatives and special projects, including collaboration with Cherokee Nation partners as needed.
Maintains a working knowledge of basic recruiting practices, candidate experience standards, and applicable employment guidelines relevant to the work performed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned