Entry-Level HR Generalist: Onboarding & Benefits

Edison Welding Institute, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Welding Institute, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking an entry-level HR Generalist to provide cross-functional support across the HR department, assisting with talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, training and development, records retention and compliance auditing.

This role exists to give day-to-day operational support to EWI's HR processes and HRIS (Paycom) activities. The VP of Human Resources will rely on you to maintain data integrity, support onboarding and benefits

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a career in Human Resources and willingness to learn across HR disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with compliance-focused mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer-service attitude.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Paycom preferred but not required).
• Proficient MS Office skills; able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Willingness to travel to Buffalo for site support.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition and onboarding activities for posted positions.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, leave programs, and inquiries.
• Administer Paycom HRIS data and training in the LMS.
• Contribute to associate relations under supervision, maintaining professionalism.
• Support wellness initiatives and collect program feedback.
• Help ensure compliance audits and records retention are up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

MS Office

HRIS familiarity

Multitasking

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Travel to Buffalo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, or a related field

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Edison Welding Institute, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking an entry-level HR Generalist to provide cross-functional support across the HR department, assisting with talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, training and development, records retention and compliance auditing.

This role exists to give day-to-day operational support to EWI's HR processes and HRIS (Paycom) activities. The VP of Human Resources will rely on you to maintain data integrity, support onboarding and benefits