HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to join a manufacturing organization in Cincinnati, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports day-to-day human resources operations across payroll, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative judgment, follows through on details, and communicates effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee payroll activities by reviewing time records, confirming pay-related changes, and helping resolve discrepancies to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts by managing job postings, reviewing applicants, arranging interviews, and preparing offer and pre-employment documents for selected candidates.
• Lead onboarding activities for new employees, including orientation, completion of employment paperwork, and accurate setup of personnel and payroll records.
• Maintain employee files throughout the employment lifecycle, including status updates, terminations, exit documentation, and offboarding support.
• Administer benefit programs and serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to coverage, enrollment periods, and leave-related matters.
• Support compliance with employment regulations and HR policies by maintaining documentation, assisting with audits, and helping manage claims and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to workplace safety administration by organizing training records, tracking incidents, maintaining required logs, and supporting routine reporting.
• Assist with compensation and performance processes by coordinating review documentation, supporting wage updates, and helping leaders track evaluations.
• Partner with supervisors on employee relations matters, including attendance concerns, corrective action documentation, and consistent policy application.
• Prepare HR metrics and operational reports such as headcount, hours, and turnover while supporting broader HR initiatives and policy updates.• Experience in human resources support with exposure to payroll, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain accurate employee records.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, compliance requirements, and HR documentation standards.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and related systems for employee data and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, managers, and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard business software and comfort preparing reports, tracking data, and maintaining documentation.