HR Generalist Cleveland, OH

HR Generalist Opportunity

We have a company in Brooklyn Heights, OH who is seeking a well-rounded HR Generalist to support full-cycle HR operations across the organization. This role will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and supporting leadership with workforce initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing a variety of HR functions in a fast-paced environment. It is a direct hire position with standard Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM business hours.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including job postings, phone screens, candidate communication, and offer letter coordination
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience from hire through separation
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life, HSA, 401(k)) and manage open enrollment; act as primary contact for employees and vendors
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook to ensure compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws (EEO, FLSA, ADA)
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate employee training programs, including onboarding, safety, and required certifications
• Oversee workplace safety initiatives, OSHA compliance, and incident reporting/recordkeeping
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues; support investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans
• Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, medical, personal leave) and workers' compensation claims, including return-to-work coordination
• Partner with leadership on organizational planning, workforce changes, and employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain organizational charts and role documentation
• Support payroll processing and respond to employee payroll-related inquiries (experience preferred)

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist capacity
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws
• Experience with benefits administration, employee relations, and recruiting
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• HRIS experience required; payroll exposure a plus

• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Broad, hands-on HR role with exposure to all areas of HR
• Collaborative team environment with leadership support

They do offer a full benefits package; medical/dental/vision, 401K with a match, paid holidays, generous PTO, growth, and MORE!