HR Operations & Compliance Associate

Ohio Living; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support employees across multiple life plan communities and home health locations. You will counsel staff, ensure compliance, and partner with leadership to execute people initiatives.

This role emphasizes employment law adherence, benefits administration, payroll integrity, and smooth onboarding. A proactive, service-oriented approach helps us deliver compassionate care while maintaining strong compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or in a related field preferred.
• Three years experience in human resources required.
• Knowledge of employment guidelines, regulations, and laws required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
• Proficiency with an HCM required, ideally Workday.
• Proficiency with an applicant tracking system (ATS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to outside sources in accordance with company standards, employment guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Manages HR systems, policies, procedures, and resources; creates a safe workspace; handles workers’ compensation investigations with third-party administrator.
• Assists with unemployment compensation claims and appeals to minimize improper payments.
• Supports benefits education and administration during open enrollment and throughout the year.
• Resolves questions about HR policies and ensures consistent application.
• Fosters open communication and an inclusive environment; acts as location point for surveys and onboarding processes.
• Coordinates employee meetings and new employee orientations; provides administrative support to Area HR Director.
• Verifies and audits payroll as assigned.

Skills

HR policies

Workday

ATS

Windows

Microsoft Office

Employee relations

Unemployment claims

Payroll audits

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Job description

Ohio Living is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support employees across multiple life plan communities and home health locations. You will counsel staff, ensure compliance, and partner with leadership to execute people initiatives.

This role emphasizes employment law adherence, benefits administration, payroll integrity, and smooth onboarding. A proactive, service-oriented approach helps us deliver compassionate care while maintaining strong compliance and operational efficiency.