Senior Human Resources Generalist

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support and coordinate key HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and compensation and benefits administration. This role acts as a strategic partner to leadership, promoting a respectful, professional, and accountable workplace culture.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruiting, handling employee relations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; 5-7 years progressive HR experience including employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• HR certifications such as PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment including postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Assist with compensation and benefits programs including open enrollment and worker's compensation claims.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and policies.
• Coordinate and support employee training and leadership development initiatives.
• Support policy development and updates for regulatory compliance.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.

Skills

HR policies

employment laws

communication

problem-solving

confidentiality

organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

5-7 years progressive HR experience

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to support and coordinate key HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and compensation and benefits administration. This position serves as a strategic partner to leadership while helping foster a positive workplace culture that reflects the agency's commitment to respect, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Assist in administering employee compensation and benefits programs, including open enrollment, FSA/HSA plans, and workers' compensation claims.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Coordinate and support employee training, professional development, and leadership development initiatives.
• Assist with policy development and updates to support effective HR practices and regulatory compliance.
• Support organizational development, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices while ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality HR services.
• This role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and build effective working relationships across the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in employee relations.
• HR certifications such as PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Equal Housing Opportunities.