HR Generalist

Jobtailor; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an HR Generalist to partner with leadership in Akron, OH. You will handle employee relations, onboarding, payroll queries, and performance processes, ensuring HR practices align with company policies.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, supporting recruiting, and developing HR tools while promoting engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of progressive HR experience preferred.
• Experience supporting employee relations, HR administration, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, or performance management.
• Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, payroll or timekeeping platforms.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Partner with leaders to provide HR guidance related to performance management.
• Support the hiring process by assisting with job postings.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Help ensure day-to-day HR practices are aligned with company policies.
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits and payroll.
• Support annual performance processes.
• Assist with the development of HR tools and training materials.
• Support initiatives that strengthen engagement and communication.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Recruiting

Onboarding

Compliance

Payroll

Timekeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

HRIS Systems

Applicant Tracking Systems

Payroll Platforms

Timekeeping Platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Partner with leaders to provide HR guidance related to performance management
• Support the hiring process by assisting with job postings
• Maintain accurate employee records
• Help ensure day-to-day HR practices are aligned with company policies
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits and payroll
• Support annual performance processes
• Assist with the development of HR tools and training materials
• Support initiatives that strengthen engagement and communication
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Two or more years of progressive HR experience preferred
• Experience supporting employee relations, HR administration, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, or performance management
• Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, payroll or timekeeping platforms
• Must be fluent in English.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR administration, employee relations, and performance management while effectively supporting recruitment and onboarding processes. Proficient in utilizing HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems to maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HR Administration
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• HRIS Systems
• Recruiting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• HR Administration
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Compliance
• Payroll
• Timekeeping

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Business Administration

Tools & Technologies

• HRIS Systems
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Payroll Platforms
• Timekeeping Platforms