Human Resources Generalist

Claritas; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Claritas in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to influence the employee lifecycle across recruiting, onboarding, policies, and engagement. You will manage HRIS data with confidentiality and support compliance initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the HR team, handling benefits, and assisting with performance processes in a fast-paced environment. A strong people orientation and problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience in a generalist or coordinator role.
• HS diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with discretion.
• Solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration basics.
• Knowledge of employment laws at federal, state, and local levels.
• Team-player attitude with ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting: posting roles, screening candidates, scheduling interviews.
• Own onboarding and create a welcoming first-90-days experience.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and HR needs.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and leave management.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records with confidentiality.
• Support performance management processes and timelines.
• Help ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Partner with HR on special projects and policy updates.
• Maintain HR documentation, handbooks, and SOPs.

Skills

HR generalist

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

Policy knowledge

Team collaboration

Discretion

Process improvement

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paycom

Paylocity

ADP

UltiPro

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH 45236Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Negligible

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.

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

Skills, Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in an HR role (generalist, coordinator, or specialist background welcome)
• HS diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred
• 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