Human Resources Generalist

Support HR operations for multiple business units and locations in North Canton, OH, partnering closely with the HR Director.

• Lead recruiting for exempt and nonexempt roles, plus students and temporary employees.
• Advise managers on interviewing, hiring, promotions, performance reviews, corrective action, separations, workplace safety responsibilities, harassment prevention, and other employment practices.
• With guidance from the HR Director, administer compensation programs and help drive consistent compensation practices.
• Administer and monitor the performance management program to support effectiveness, compliance, and internal equity; recommend updates as needed.
• Support HR plans, policies, procedures, employee handbook provisions, and manager resources, including development, implementation, administration, and communication.
• Research and recommend improvements to HR programs; complete special HR projects as assigned.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance expectations, attendance, conduct, and corrective action.
• Support fair and consistent issue resolution, including documentation of employee relations matters and participation in workplace investigations.
• Identify recurring employee relations themes and elevate significant or high-risk matters to the HR Director as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee records in line with company requirements and applicable record-retention standards.
• Support employment reporting, audits, postings, notices, and documentation; coordinate timely responses to agency, benefits, payroll, and unemployment requests.
• Monitor changes to employment requirements and recommend updates to policies, forms, practices, and manager guidance.
• Coordinate employee data changes and other HR inputs impacting payroll and benefits; review information for accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist employees with enrollment, eligibility, and benefits questions.
• Administer or support leave-of-absence processes; maintain required documentation; partner with payroll, benefit vendors, and the HR Director to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate pre-employment and employment lifecycle activities, including onboarding, orientation, employment changes, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Ensure required forms, approvals, system updates, communications, and records are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to deliver a consistent employee experience throughout employment lifecycle.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
  , Business Administration
  , or a related field.
• 3 years minimum of progressively responsible Human Resources experience (3 to 5 years preferred).
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant Human Resources experience may be considered.
• High school diploma/GED with 4 to 6 years of Human Resources experience required (as applicable per equivalency).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  .
• Strong recruiting background required.
• Experience using a human resources information system
  , payroll system
  , timekeeping system
  , or applicant tracking system required;
  ADP systems preferred
  .
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple business units in multiple locations.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Self-directed and motivated; take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and recommend implementations.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential and sensitive information; apply sound…