Human Resources Specialist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an HR Specialist to support HR services for managers, staff and faculty from Ackerman Rd. You will handle Workday and ServiceNow transactions and collaborate with the HR Service Center to ensure accurate payroll and compliance.

Building relationships, improving processes and providing proactive HR analytics are key components. The role emphasizes customer-focused service delivery and organizational alignment with HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Human Resources or related work.
• Experience with HRIS functionality and strong Excel skills preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR services to designated managers, staff and faculty.
• Manage Workday and ServiceNow transactions and support HR operations.
• Partner with HR Service Center to ensure timely service delivery.
• Maintain payroll compliance and internal controls.
• Perform data analysis, reporting and communication across levels.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

HR policies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title:Human Resources SpecialistDepartment:Health System Shared Services | Human Resource Administration

Scope of Position

The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for supporting the efficient delivery of HR services to designated managers, staff, and faculty, for providing guidance on HR policies and processes, monitoring and reporting progress on key metrics. Supports the human resources team by providing human resources analysis and support services to maximize the effectiveness of HR processes that promote the organization’s strategic objectives. Serves as a role model for staff, management and faculty across the department and business, consistently representing the standards of service excellence.

Position Summary

This position ensures seamless HR support and exceptional customer service. In collaboration with HR Business Partner team, this role involves managing Workday and Service Now transactions, partnering with the HR Service Center, and maintaining compliance with payroll and internal controls. Building strong relationships with management, staff, and faculty is crucial, as is gathering customer concerns and establishing trust. The specialist assists with HR lifecycle processes, identifies educational needs, supports compliance efforts, and provides tactical support for organizational restructuring. Additionally, the role includes data analysis, reporting, and technical support, ensuring alignment and consistency in communication across organizational levels. Serves as an employee champion and communicates proactively to support HR practices and the overall delivery of HR Services.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Resources, business administration, or related work. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems functionality Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and establish ‘quick’ rapport with all levels of the organization.
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

Location:Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.