HR Generalist: Onboarding & Lifecycle (Hybrid)

Quest Defense; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/life and disability覆盖

Professional development support

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the People & Culture team, delivering onboarding, employee communications, HR operations, and lifecycle administration. This hybrid Cincinnati, OH role requires U.S.

citizenship, 5+ years of HR experience, and relevant HRIS proficiency. You’ll coordinate onboarding, support HR programs, and maintain compliant employee records across multi-state environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HR, HR Operations, or related HR function.
• Experience supporting onboarding, lifecycle administration, and HR operations processes.
• Experience in a multi-state employment environment.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Hybrid work environment with regular onsite presence in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead new employee onboarding and orientation programs across locations.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure a positive, compliant experience.
• Support onboarding workflows and documentation within HR systems.
• Support HR communications planning and execution for programs and updates.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities including hires, changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Maintain HR records and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and respond to HR tickets and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate HR meetings, events, and presentations.
• Support compliance with multi-state employment requirements and policies, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

ADP HRIS

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the People & Culture team, delivering onboarding, employee communications, HR operations, and lifecycle administration. This hybrid Cincinnati, OH role requires U.S.

citizenship, 5+ years of HR experience, and relevant HRIS proficiency. You’ll coordinate onboarding, support HR programs, and maintain compliant employee records across multi-state environments.