Human Resources Specialist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an HR Specialist to deliver high-quality HR services to managers, staff, and faculty in Columbus. You will manage Workday and ServiceNow transactions, partner with the HR Service Center, and ensure payroll compliance and internal controls.

Columbus-based, this role emphasizes stakeholder relationship-building, data analysis, and proactive HR communications to support organizational objectives and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant HR experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and establish rapport across all levels of the organization.
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Process Workday and ServiceNow transactions and provide HR support.
• Collaborate with the HR Service Center to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.
• Support payroll compliance and internal controls.
• Provide data analysis and reporting to track key HR metrics.
• Act as an employee champion and facilitate effective HR communications across the organization.

Skills

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process.

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!

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.