HR Generalist

SAEC Kinetic Vision Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional-development support

Company events

Job summary

Kinetic Vision is seeking an approachable HR Generalist in Cincinnati, OH, to support employees and leaders across the employee lifecycle.

You will manage employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, and compliance while developing experience in performance management and HR development. The role emphasizes collaboration and accuracy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• One to three years of HR or people-operations experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to handle routine employee questions and escalate when needed.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Excellent organization and discretion with confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, benefits, or ATS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an accessible HR resource for employees and leaders.
• Respond to questions related to policies, benefits, payroll, time off, and other employment matters.
• Help leaders address employee communication, performance concerns, documentation, and policy questions.
• Support employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate performance review and employee development processes.
• Support payroll preparation and help resolve payroll or timekeeping questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

HRIS familiarity

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

ATS

Payroll System

Job description

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HR Generalist

Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1190

About Kinetic Vision

Kinetic Vision is a Cincinnati-based technology consulting company that combines advanced engineering, product development, visualization, software, simulation, and digital capabilities to solve complex business challenges. Our success depends on talented people, strong teams, and an employee experience that supports collaboration, growth, and high-quality work.

We are seeking an approachable, organized, and dependable HR Generalist to support employees and leaders throughout the employee lifecycle. This role is a good fit for an HR professional who is ready to independently manage core responsibilities while continuing to develop experience in employee relations, talent development, and HR operations.

What You'll Do

Employee Support and Relations

Serve as an accessible HR resource for employees and leaders

Respond to questions related to policies, benefits, payroll, time off, and other employment matters

Help leaders address employee communication, performance concerns, documentation, and policy questions

Support employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and good judgment

Help provide a positive, consistent, and responsive employee experience

Recruiting and Onboarding

Coordinate job postings, candidate communication, interviews, background checks, and pre-employment activities

Partner with hiring leaders to support recruiting plans and maintain a positive candidate experience

Prepare offer letters and other employment documentation

Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities

Support university recruiting, co-op hiring, career fairs, and community partnerships

HR Operations and Compliance

Maintain accurate employee records and HR system information

Process employee changes involving compensation, job titles, reporting relationships, employment status, and benefits

Support payroll preparation and help resolve payroll or timekeeping questions

Administer leave, PTO, benefit enrollment, and other employee programs

Maintain required documentation and support compliance with applicable employment requirements

Assist with policies, employee communications, reporting, audits, and annual HR processes

Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes

Performance and Employee Development

Coordinate performance review and employee development processes

Support leaders with goal setting, feedback, and performance documentation

Help identify and coordinate training and professional-development opportunities

Track certifications, development plans, and other talent information

Contribute to employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workforce-planning efforts

Qualifications

One to three years of relevant human resources or people-operations experience

Experience supporting areas such as recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, leave administration, employee relations, performance management, or HR administration

General understanding of employment practices and applicable federal and state requirements

Ability to independently manage routine employee questions and recognize when additional guidance or escalation is needed

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with employees and leaders

Clear, thoughtful, and professional written and verbal communication

Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail

Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment

Experience using HRIS, payroll, benefits, or applicant-tracking systems

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field is helpful but not required. Equivalent professional experience, training, and demonstrated HR capabilities will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ADP or a comparable HR and payroll platform

Experience within an engineering, consulting, technology, professional-services, or project-based organization

Experience supporting university, co-op, or early-career recruiting

SHRM-CP, PHR, or progress toward a relevant HR certification

Experience improving HR processes, documentation, or employee resources

What Success Looks Like

The successful HR Generalist will be responsive and approachable while bringing consistency, accuracy, and good judgment to HR processes. Employees will know where to go for support, leaders will receive practical guidance, and important employee matters will be handled thoughtfully and followed through to completion.

Why Join Kinetic Vision

Kinetic Vision offers the opportunity to work alongside talented people solving meaningful, complex problems. We provide a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• professional-development support
• company events

Kinetic Vision is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.