Human Resources Generalist

As an HR Generalist, you’ll be a valuable member of the HR team by participating in the strategic and administrative aspects of HR programs to ensure the company’s cultural goals are met and employees are engaged and have the tools and resources necessary to be successful. This HR Generalist role is heavily employee relations focused, with an emphasis on counseling employees and managers through complaints, performance, policy, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence related matters.

Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, our corporate offices overlook the Columbus Commons which plays hosts to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy the building’s fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom, and walk to some of the city’s best restaurants and downtown amenities.

• Own and manage the company’s employee relations process for assigned portfolio, including investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations while ensuring all complaints escalated to Human Resources are handled appropriately in alignment with consistency and compliance expectations.
• Serve as primary business partner to assigned portfolio leadership by advising on conflict resolution, risk assessment, performance management, and organizational alignment.
• Support leave of absence process by advising employees and managers in partnership with HR leadership to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws..
• Lead the ADA interactive process for reasonable accommodation for assigned portfolio.
• Support the annual performance review process and quarterly bonus programs.
• Participate in HR projects including reporting, training programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Support the associate offboarding process including separation documentation, exit interviews, unemployment claims, and compliance reporting.
• Provide general HR support during the acquisition and disposition of properties, as needed.
• Guide, counsel, and coach associates at varying levels of the organization, including supervisors, regarding associate interactions, ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
• Participate in and facilitate recruiting, payroll, benefits and HR compliance activities, as business needs demand
• Other duties and projects as directed and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3-5+ years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably as a Generalist or in a small or medium sized company
• 2-4+ years’ previous employee relations experience, including a proven track record of effectively consulting and coaching managers through personnel matters.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Previous experience with HRIS software such as Paycor or UKG
• Previous experience with Leave of Absence, including an understanding of worker’s compensation and FMLA law, preferred
• SHRM-CP certification preferred

• A relationship builder and consultant. You establish relationships fluidly, building trust and respect across all levels of the organization through offering sound business advice and coaching. You can connect with others, regardless of differences, and have a knack for mediating.
• An effective communicator. You clearly and successfully deliver information to the appropriate party in a timely manner. You listen and ask questions to understand, not to react, and effectively interpret nonverbal communication cues and body language.
• An ethical leader. As a member of the Human Resources team, you respect the confidentiality of personal and business information. You make decisions with moral principles in mind and stand up for what’s right.
• A critical problem solver. You keep it cool when things get crazy, approach problems with viable solutions, and know when you need to roll up your sleeves to support the team.
• A masterful executor. You get things done. You fervently plan backwards to meet timelines, achieve big goals, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

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