HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

7 17 Credit Union; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

7 17 Credit Union in Warren, OH is seeking an HR Generalist to manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, and HR data reporting. The role supports a wide range of HR functions and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

You will partner with leadership, maintain accurate HR records in the HRIS, and drive process improvements across compensation, job descriptions, and performance reviews. Travel is regional as needed and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions and payroll/benefits is preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS/ATS and generating actionable HR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for diverse roles.
• Maintain accurate employee data and generate regular HR reports.
• Support compensation, job descriptions, and performance processes.
• Handle employee relations inquiries and partner with leadership on initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS & ATS proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for administering a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, training and development, employee records management and reporting.

All job positions at 7 17 Credit Union may be assigned further duties with or without notice, verbally or in writing.

Primary Duties

Recruitment/Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruitment for both high-volume and professional/leadership-level positions, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, and selection
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, community outreach, employee referrals) to build diverse candidate pipelines
• Manage internal bidding and posting processes in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements
• Ensure a positive and efficient candidate experience from application through hire
• Represent the organization at career fairs, community events, and recruiting initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs

HRIS, Reporting & Data Analytics

• Maintain accurate recruitment and employee data within HRIS
• Develop, analyze, and distribute HR metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, applicant flow, hiring trends) to support decision-making
• Produce regular reports for leadership, ensuring accuracy of employee movement and workforce data
• Monitor recruiting effectiveness and recommend data-driven improvement.

Compensation and Job Administration

• Assist with job description development and maintenance.
• Participate in job evaluation and classification activities.
• Assist with performance review processes

Employee Relations and HR Support

• Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain employee records and ensure proper documentation throughout the employee lifecycle
• Assist in resolving employee relations concerns.
• Support performance management, coaching, corrective action, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes for efficiency, consistency, and candidate/employee experience.
• Partner with HR leadership on special projects and initiatives impacting the broader workforce

Internal and External Contacts: Other Employees, Members, Management

Confidentiality Requirements: Must keep employee information, member transactions and all other Credit Union business in strictest confidence.

Travel Demands

Must be able to travel regionally as needed

Qualifications

Prerequisite Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.

Prerequisite Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience required
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple HR functions (e.g., recruitment, employee relations, compliance, reporting, payroll, benefits)
• Experience managing high-volume recruiting and/or recruiting for professional, technical, or leadership-level roles
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

Other Prerequisite Requirements of the position

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., applicant tracking systems, HR databases)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and generate actionable insights

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

1. HR Functional Expertise

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices, including workforce planning, sourcing strategies, and candidate evaluation
• Understanding of core HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration
• Ability to support both transactional and strategic HR initiatives

2. HR Technology & Data Analytics

• Proficient in HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and reporting tools
• Ability to analyze HR metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover, applicant flow) to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Maintains accurate data and leverages systems to improve efficiency and compliance

3. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identifies opportunities to streamline HR and recruitment processes
• Implements process improvements to enhance service delivery, reduce cycle times, and improve candidate and employee experience
• Supports standardization and documentation of HR workflows

4. Professionalism & Business Partnership

• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Builds effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Provides responsive, solution-oriented HR support

5. Core Skills

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Organization and time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Certifications, licenses required

HR Certification through HRCI or SHRM preferred.

Physical, Mental or Visual Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

This job regularly requires the employee to lift 1 to 20 pounds 1 times per day.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust and focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work: rarely near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is usually quiet.