HR Generalist

Who We Are At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country. Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!" We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team. Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: Human Resources Generalist – Cleveland office This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility. Position Summary Do you enjoy being a key player in a human resources department? Do you thrive on acting as the liaison between employees and managers to help ensure solid employee relations? Do you have a passion for learning & development? Then our Human Resources Generalist opportunity is the position for you! This role is perfect for the individual who wants to help build curriculum, provide programming support and help professionals excel with their future goals. The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting the firm's people strategy across a growing, multi-office environment. This role combines traditional HR responsibilities with a strong focus on learning and development initiatives for support staff. The HR Generalist will partner with firm leadership and HR colleagues to deliver impactful learning programs, strengthen managerial development efforts, and drive firmwide staff performance management. Additionally, this role contributes to employee relations, onboarding, and integration initiatives to enhance the overall employee experience. Essential Functions Serves as a highly-visible HR partner for employees and managers across the firm, providing direct guidance on employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and policy interpretation. Partners with department leaders and hiring managers in support of candidate selection, including interviewing candidates, assessing fit, and providing input into hiring decisions. Conducts new hire check‑ins at the 30, 60, and 90‑day milestones to ensure a successful integration experience, identify development needs, and foster early engagement. Participates in the offboarding process by conducting exit interviews, reports on themes and trends and supports a smooth transition experience. Partners with leadership to identify skill and competency gaps among support staff and recommends learning and development initiatives that build capability and confidence. Administers the firm's annual performance management process for support staff, including communications, training for managers, cycle coordination, and follow‑up to ensure consistency and quality. Manages the design, coordination, and evaluation of firm‑wide learning programs for support staff, including workshops, skill‑building sessions, and professional development opportunities. Administers the firm's SkillPath learning subscription, including user setup, curation of recommended learning paths by role/level, and regular reporting on enrollments, completions and utilization trends to HR leadership. Partners with managers to promote SkillPath content aligned to performance and development goals, monitoring course completion and incorporating learning data into talent discussions and coaching conversations. Coordinates the Bundle 1:1 coaching program end-to-end, tracking enrollment, session utilization and feedback, and escalating low participation to department leaders. Generates key takeaways, themes and future development opportunities upon an individual's completion of the individual coaching program. Designs and facilitates HR-specific and managerial trainings that can be delivered via the firm's LMS platform. Tracks training engagement and assures all training records are thorough and stored properly. Supports the design and implementation of career pathing frameworks for support staff, helping define competencies, growth criteria, and development plans that promote retention and advancement. Leads or assists with employee engagement and organizational development initiatives such as onboarding enhancements, culture surveys, recognition programs, and change‑management projects. Provides coaching and consultative support to managers on employee relations, performance improvement, and engagement strategies to foster a high‑performance culture. Collaborates with HR colleagues to ensure alignment across initiatives and a consistent employee experience throughout all Benesch offices. Stays informed on best practices in learning, performance management, and organizational development, sharing recommendations to strengthen the firm's people programs. Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications The Human Resources Generalist should hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field, with a SHRM or HRCI certification preferred. A minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience, including at least two to three years focused on learning and development, training, or organizational development. The candidate will have proven experience conducting interviews, managing performance processes, and facilitating employee development within a professional services or multi-office environment. A strong understanding of employee relations, coaching principles, and performance management in a professional services setting is essential. The role requires outstanding interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills, along with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as familiarity with learning or talent development platforms, is expected. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of discretion, sound judgment, and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information. Salary range: $77,000 to $95,000. Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email Christine Watson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr