HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Recruiting

At Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, you’ll be part of a growing organization committed to strengthening our community, expanding opportunity, and eliminating barriers to employment for individuals who deserve every chance to thrive. If you’re detail‑oriented, adaptable, eager to grow, and confident navigating digital tools and time‑sensitive tasks, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career in Human Resources. This is an in‑office position, Monday through Friday, where you’ll collaborate closely with a passionate team dedicated to empowering others every day.

About Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. With a focus on empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and inclusion in the community, Ohio Valley Goodwill has been serving the Greater Cincinnati area for over 100 years.

Position Summary The Human Resources Coordinator is an early‑career role that provides broad support across recruiting, employee experience, and HR operations. This position spends approximately 50% of time supporting recruitment activities, including coordination of interviews and onboarding logistics, and 50% supporting day‑to‑day HR operations such as answering basic policy questions, assisting with employee relations matters, and contributing to HR projects. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional looking to build foundational HR experience across multiple disciplines while developing strong partnership skills with employees, managers, and HR team members.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Experience: 0-3 years of relevant professional or internship experience in HR, recruiting, administration, or customer support.

Strong computer literacy and ability to manage online/electronic platforms and processes

Strong customer‑service mindset and collaborative approach

Internship or early‑career experience in HR or recruiting

Familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems

Interest in pursuing HR certification (e.g., Experience supporting projects or process improvements

Essential Duties Recruitment & Onboarding Support (Approximately 50%)

Support job posting processes and applicant tracking system updates

Assist with resume screening and coordination of candidate materials

Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to ensure a smooth hiring process

Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including scheduling orientation sessions

Prepare onboarding materials and ensure completion of required documentation

Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate hiring records

HR Operations & Employee Support (Approximately 50%)

Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers with basic HR policy and process questions

Provide guidance on standard policies, procedures, and programs, escalating more complex matters as appropriate

Support simple employee relations matters such as attendance tracking and documentation

Assist with roll‑out of new HR policies and programs, including answering questions and helping develop training materials

Support HR team special projects, including process documentation and program coordination

Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with internal procedures

Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed

Provide back‑up administrative support for leave of absence programs, including tracking leave requests, monitoring documentation, and assisting with employee communications

Support Workers’ Compensation administration by helping maintain claim records, tracking status updates, and coordinating required documentation

Assist with unemployment claim responses, including gathering employment information and coordinating with internal stakeholders

Partner with HR team members to ensure continuity of service during absences or peak workload periods

Maintain confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies

Working Conditions Must be able to work in‑office Monday - Friday.

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program