HR Generalist

MARA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MARA Holdings is seeking an HR Generalist to lead employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and performance processes at our Columbus, Ohio site. You will partner with site leadership and Legal to resolve workplace issues and drive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include investigations, benefits administration, policy enforcement, training tracking, and HR analytics. Expect 25% travel for Ohio site visits and occasional team meetings out of state.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience in an onsite facility.
• Resourcefulness in proposing solutions.
• Independent handling of employee relations and investigations.
• Knowledge of employment law and Ohio labor regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Team-oriented collaboration across the organization.
• SHRM or HRCI certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations & conflict resolution: act as the first contact for concerns and investigations.
• Onboarding & offboarding: manage new hires and separations including exit interviews.
• Timecard & attendance management: ensure accuracy and approvals.
• Benefits administration: enrollment, questions, and LOA/ADA coordination.
• Performance management support: coaching, appraisals, and PIPs.
• Compliance & policy administration: apply policies and maintain records.
• Training & certification tracking: coordinate site trainings and safety certs.
• Workforce & site logistics: assist site managers with events and operations.
• HR reporting & analytics: provide headcount, attrition, and requisition data.
• Culture & engagement: promote MARA Holdings' values and engagement initiatives.
• Travel: 25% travel for Ohio site visits and occasional out-of-state meetings.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Employee relations

Investigations

Employment law knowledge

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

SHRM/HRCI (preferred)

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and workplace conflicts. Lead thorough, impartial investigations and recommend appropriate corrective or disciplinary action in partnership with site leadership and legal counsel as needed.


• Onboarding & Offboarding: Own the full new hire onboarding experience for on-site employees, including orientation facilitation, systems access setup, and 30/60/90-day check-ins. Manage separations including exit interviews, documentation, and HRIS updates.


• Timecard & Attendance Management: Partner with supervisors and managers to ensure timecard accuracy and timely approvals. Own attendance tracking, flag patterns, and coach managers on consistent policy application.


• Benefits Administration: Guide employees through benefits enrollment for new hires and open enrollment periods. Serve as the on-site resource for benefits questions, leave of absence (FMLA/LOA), ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation coordination.


• Performance Management: Support managers through the full performance management cycle — goal-setting, mid-year check-ins, annual reviews, coaching conversations, PIPs, and disciplinary processes — in alignment with company standards.


• Compliance & Policy Administration: Interpret, communicate, and consistently apply company HR policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee records in the HRIS.


• Training & Certification Tracking: Coordinate and track required site-level trainings and equipment certifications (e.g., scissor lifts, telehandlers). Partner with Safety and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety training requirements.


• Workforce & Site Logistics: Support site managers with administrative functions, including site events, liaise with community outreach, and operational problem-solving.


• HR Reporting & Analytics: Generate and analyze site-level HR metrics including headcount, attrition, attendance, and open requisitions. Present data-driven insights to the HRBP for Operations to inform workforce decisions.


• Culture & Engagement: Champion MARA Holdings' values and culture on-site. Support employee engagement initiatives in partnership with the HR Business Partner and Director of Culture and Engagement.


• Travel: Traveling 25% of the time by car or air for Ohio site visits and occasional team meetings out of state.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience supporting non-exempt employee populations in an onsite facility.


• Resourcefulness: explores possible solutions and provides recommendations.


• Demonstrated experience independently managing employee relations matters, including conducting workplace investigations.


• Working knowledge of employment law and Ohio-specific labor regulations


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, building positive relationships across the organization.


• Preferred, but not required, certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications.