Human Resources Generalist

Claritas in; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Claritas in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to impact the employee lifecycle across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and compliance. You will report to the HR Director and contribute on HRIS initiatives while collaborating with a team on culture and engagement efforts.

The role emphasizes a broad scope, strong organization, and clear communication. 2+ years HR experience and familiarity with HRIS systems (Paycom, Paylocity, ADP, Ultipro) are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR role (generalist, coordinator, or specialist background welcome).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid communication skills and discretion with sensitive conversations.
• Working knowledge of HR fundamentals (employment law basics, benefits, recruiting).
• Experience with HRIS systems and common MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting: posting roles, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and assisting managers with hiring decisions.
• Own onboarding for new hires and create a welcoming first-90-days experience.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and day-to-day HR needs.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and leave management.
• Maintain and update employee records and HRIS data with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support performance management processes, including tracking timelines and preparing materials for managers.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, culture events, and internal communications.
• Partner with HR team on special projects — process improvements, policy updates and more.
• Maintain and improve HR documentation, handbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Compliance

HRIS

Culture initiatives

Policy updates

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

Paylocity

ADP

UltiPro

Job description

Claritas is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to step into a broad and well-rounded role that makes a real impact across the employee lifecycle. This position is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This role reports to a Human Resources Director and will work in recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, compliance, HR Information Systems, and culture initiatives. The Generalist role is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, take on new challenges, and work on a broad scope of responsibilities.

What you'll do:

• Support full-cycle recruiting: posting roles, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and helping managers make great hiring decisions
• Own new hire onboarding and help create a welcoming, organized first-90-days experience
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and day-to-day HR needs
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and leave management
• Maintain and update employee records and HRIS data with accuracy and confidentiality
• Support performance management processes, including tracking timelines and helping prepare materials for managers
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, culture events, and internal communications
• Partner with the HR team on special projects — process improvements, policy updates and more
• Help maintain and improve HR documentation, handbooks, and standard operating procedures
• 2+ years of experience in an HR role (generalist, coordinator, or specialist background welcome)
• A genuine interest in people, problem-solving, and process improvement
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities at once
• Solid communication skills — you can explain policies clearly and handle sensitive conversations with discretion
• Working knowledge of HR fundamentals (employment law basics, benefits, recruiting)
• Comfort with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office programs; experience working in an HRIS platform such as Paycom, Paylocity, ADP, Ultipro, or similar.
• A team-player mindset with the flexibility to jump between strategic projects and day-to-day support
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or working toward certification a plus

Salary Minimum: 50000Salary Maximum: 70000