HR Operations Specialist (On-Site) - Compliance & Onboarding

Gosh Enterprises Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Healthcare spending account (HAS)

Retirement benefits or accounts

Gym memberships or discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

GOSH Enterprises is seeking an HR Specialist to join the People Services team in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle support across corporate and restaurant environments.

You will ensure accurate execution of HR processes, identify issues early, and maintain compliant employee experiences while collaborating with HR leadership on improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive HR or People Services experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience independently managing I-9s, audits, and HR documentation.
• Exposure to employee relations intake and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day-to-day HR operations with high accuracy and follow-through.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine employee and leader HR inquiries, escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR SOPs, templates, and process documentation.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and process checks to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Lead I-9 and E-Verify processing, audits, and ongoing compliance efforts.
• Maintain employee files and records in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Support compliance-related documentation including terminations, unemployment claims, and record retention.
• Proactively identify compliance gaps or risks and partner with HR leadership on solutions.
• Provide Tier 1 employee relations support, including intake, documentation, and issue tracking.
• Support HR leadership with investigation preparation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Maintain discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
• Oversee onboarding logistics for corporate and restaurant employees.
• Ensure a smooth, timely, and welcoming onboarding experience.
• Support employee changes including transfers, promotions, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS (UKG preferred).
• Conduct data audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Support recurring and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Support and independently manage HR projects and initiatives.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall employee experience.

Skills

HR operations

Compliance

Employee lifecycle

I-9 audits

HR documentation

Communication skills

Discretion

Tools

UKG

Job description

GOSH Enterprises is seeking an HR Specialist to join the People Services team in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle support across corporate and restaurant environments.

You will ensure accurate execution of HR processes, identify issues early, and maintain compliant employee experiences while collaborating with HR leadership on improvements.