Area Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
The Area Human Resources Generalist provides human resources support across assigned brands and multiple locations. This in-office position involves travel to multiple locations, including Dayton, Ohio, and the Home Office in Brea, California. The role coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding, maintains employee records, responds to employee questions, supports claims administration, and manages other employee-related processes. Experience in Ohio and Kentucky is required. The Generalist manages new-hire orientation and paperwork, provides basic employee support, processes HRIS and payroll changes, assists with workers’ compensation and auto insurance claims, and helps employees access leave resources. The role also supports compliance communications and provides reports and updates to site-level leaders and management.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar human resources role, with a solid understanding of HR administration best practices and procedures.
- Experience within the states of Ohio and Kentucky.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS systems.
- Experience working with outside payroll companies such as Paychex or ADP.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality and to handle data carefully.
- Project management experience, strong organizational and time-management skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Manage new-hire orientation and welcome events at assigned brands, ensuring new hires are set up in ADP.
- Distribute, collect, save, and file new-hire paperwork, both electronically and physically.
- Provide basic HR support to employees on benefits, timecards, policies, and other employment-related questions.
- Monitor the HR inbox, route inquiries, respond to basic questions, and forward escalated or manager-specific inquiries appropriately.
- Respond to unemployment claims and employment-verification requests.
- Facilitate employee offboarding, including notifying payroll to create final checks, completing paperwork, collecting and returning materials, and notifying relevant parties.
- Create, process, and update Payroll Change Notices and records in the ADP Workforce Now HRIS system.
- Communicate HRIS changes to payroll and prepare basic ad hoc and people reports for site-level leaders.
- Partner with the Fleet Manager to support workers’ compensation and auto insurance claims by collecting information, responding to data and record requests, monitoring claim statuses, communicating updates, and reporting on claims.
- Provide employees with leave-of-absence information and brochures and access to the Leave Center; communicate leave requests and questions to HR Business Partners and/or the Leave Center as needed.
- Post and communicate compliance updates and changes, including posters and policies, to supported staff.
- Travel to multiple locations, including Dayton, Ohio, and the Home Office in Brea, California.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and car allowance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace culture focused on teamwork and employee well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
