HR Generalist

GESMV; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to deliver excellent customer service while implementing HR policies and programs. You will support employees and manage HR needs across the organization.

The role involves onboarding, employee relations, payroll approvals, data analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards. A strong candidate will have 5–7 years HR experience, including 3 years in a Generalist role, plus a Bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years in Human Resources with at least 3 years in a Generalist role.
• Ability to handle confidential information and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the business and serve as HR resource across the organization.
• Plan and participate in new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Advise Director of HR on employee relations and performance issues.
• Administer pay systems and payroll actions within policy.
• Serve as subject matter expert for Dayforce HCM and train new users.
• Assist with HR reporting and data analytics as needed.
• Ensure compliance with CARF, HIPAA, DOL, and related standards.

Skills

Self-directed

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

HR systems knowledge

Employee relations

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or HR

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist provides excellent customer service while executing human resource policies, procedures, and processes. Supports employees and manages with any human resource related needs.

• Develops a core understanding of the business and utilizes information to perform as a resource to all areas of the organization.
• Plans and participates in new employee orientation to foster positive attitudes toward company goals; manages the on-boarding process.
• Consults with Director, Human Resources regarding employee relations, performance improvement, corrective counseling, and other human resource issues as needed.
• Administers pay systems and programs. Serves as approver of routine payroll actions involving pay adjustments, within scope of policy.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert for Dayforce HCM system by being key user of the system as well as key contact for employees and managers for system issues or questions. Provides HCM training to new users.
• Assists with the consistent interpretation, application, and execution of HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Manages various Human Resource related projects.
• Acts as backup in Manager, Human Resources absence.
• Will assist with any HR reporting and data analytics.
• Complies with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintains same to meet CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Human Resources with a minimum of 3 years in Generalist role required.

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 the essential functions.

• Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Skills & Abilities

• Self-directed, able to take initiative and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all employees
• Ability to interface with all levels of an organization, candidates, and outside vendors; ability to create, foster, and grow business relationships with management and team members
• Must be a highly organized and self-motivated individual able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness and ability to develop working knowledge of all current HR systems in support of the position and Company goals and initiatives
• Experience of handling complex employee relations situations
• Mature judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.