HR Generalist

Oakleaf Partnership; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale in Dayton, OH is seeking an HR business partner and recruiter to advise administrative departments and serve as a regional HR liaison. You will help develop and administer HR programs, including performance management, compensation, and training, and you will lead recruitment across levels.

The role requires at least four years in HR, strong communication, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Two years in an employee relations role preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as HR business partner and recruiter to administrative departments.
• Provide guidance and assistance on HR-related matters to department managers.
• Assists in development, administration and oversight of HR programs including performance management, development and retention, communications and training, policy design, and compensation.
• Protect firm from legal risk through HR consultation and education.
• Lead recruitment processes for various staff levels.

Skills

HR principles and laws

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office & HRIS

Independent work

Discretion with sensitive matters

Adapt to AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences/business/HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

About The Role

Under the direction of HR Management, serves as an HR business partner and recruiter to administrative departments, as assigned, and as a regional HR liaison. Assists in the development, administration, and oversight of HR programs including; performance management, development and retention, communications and training, policy design, and compensation.

About The Role

Under the direction of HR Management, serves as an HR business partner and recruiter to administrative departments, as assigned, and as a regional HR liaison. Assists in the development, administration, and oversight of HR programs including; performance management, development and retention, communications and training, policy design, and compensation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Through the HR business partner model and under the direction of the HR Management team, acts as a consultant to department managers by providing guidance, advice, and assistance with HR-related matters. Develop an understanding of department managers' business unit and employment needs.
• Assumes responsibility for protecting the Firm and minimizing legal risk through consultation with HR Managers, continuous education on employment law, application of HR and Business best practices.
• Engages discreetly, timely and effectively in employee relations matters and investigations. Effectively resolves employee relations issues as they arise and exercises sound judgement in escalating matters that require management attention.
• Responsible for all phases of the recruitment process for various levels of staff within the Firm. Determines appropriate sourcing and develops relationships with resources (when applicable) from on-line searches, external job postings, ads, educational institutions, professional associations and publications, employment agencies and search firms.
• Assists in various aspects of staff compensation administration, including assisting business partners with drafting of job descriptions according to established guidelines, market matching and pricing, market survey participation, new position and promotional analysis, and annual compensation reviews.
• Partners with Administrative Managers and HR Managers and Directors, in identifying training needs and developing training programs. Facilitates the delivery of training programs at the department, staff, and manager level.
• Collaborates with managers and health care professionals to evaluate, develop, and implement the need for accommodations, return-to-work plans, and other leave-related matters.
• Works closely with Employee Relations team to ensure consistency in the interpretation, communication, application and administration of firm policy.
• Assists in development of new hire orientation for staff; facilitates training of new hire policies and procedures for firm managers.
• Responds to requests of legal and support staff, providing them with general firm information or directing their requests to the appropriate Administration liaison.
• Serves as a back-up to other team members for recruiting, onboarding and other business partner coverage as needed.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented ("can-do") approach. Effectively supports internal departments, external clients, and vendors through clear, courteous communication via electronic correspondence, telephone

Required Skills

What You Will Bring To This Position

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources principles, policies, practices, issues, laws and regulations, especially as they pertain to employment activities.
• Good oral and written communications skills, including thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to compose routine business correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both inside and outside WilmerHale.
• Proficiency with computer and reporting skills including Microsoft office products and HRIS.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive and confidential matters discreetly.
• Remains open to technological change as generative AI becomes more integrated into the firm's practice, actively develop comfort

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Human Resources. Two years in an employee relations role preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in social sciences, business, human resources, or related subjects.