HR Generalist

CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND•Cincinnati, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for managing core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll support, employee relations, and compliance. This role will coordinate full-cycle hiring processes, conduct new hire orientations, maintain HRIS records, administer health benefits, and assist with payroll accuracy. Additionally, the HR Generalist will handle employee inquiries, support performance management programs, ensure adherence to federal and state employment laws, and contribute to HR policy development. These efforts support the agency’s mission to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired by providing opportunities for greater independence.

Requirements

BA or BS in HR or related field required.
Minimum three - five years of experience in the HR field is required.
Proven knowledge and application of HR practices, principles and applicable laws and regulations
The ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels both within and outside of the department
Proven ability to make sound decisions to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
Working knowledge of benefit administration for small organization
Proficient in computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite. Solid advanced experience in utilization of an HRIS (Paycom preferred).
Strong interpersonal skills to allow for handling sensitive and confidential matters and strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with employees in a union environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with talent acquisition for manufacturing workforce preferred.
Experience in working with an employee community of people with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

HRIS (Paycom) Administration – ownership of maintaining the effectiveness and integrity of the HRIS.
Maintain and update employee information in HRIS.
Maintain all HR/Administration forms and records.
Manage employee benefit enrollment in HRIS.
Maintain position management in HRIS; updating job descriptions as necessary, keeping the organization chart current.
Maintain performance management in HRIS; updating the performance appraisal tool as needed and tracking completion of performance evaluations.
Manage the talent acquisition portal in HRIS used for recruitment.
Administer and explain employee benefits and serve as a liaison between employees and benefits providers.
Provide orientation employee benefits to new hires.
Promptly enroll employees in benefits and processes updates or changes via HRIS.
Assist employees with benefits questions or claim issues and refer employees for additional assistance as appropriate.
Coordinate annual Open Enrollment.
Using talent acquisition in HRIS, coordinate recruitment and selection efforts for union and nonunion positions.
Support managers in the analysis of needed staffing levels and proper interviewing techniques.
Via the talent acquisition in HRIS, receive and review all applications/resumes, track applicant flow, evaluate qualifications, and recommend qualified applicants.
Schedule and conduct interviews, assist in hiring recommendations.
Conduct background checks and drug screens using HRIS .
Complete new hire orientation via HRIS and one on one meeting.
Ensure an effective, consistent, and structured agency orientation program is provided to all new employees. Schedule and monitor new hire orientations.
Coordinate orientation and mobility assistance for new hires as needed.
Manage the agency’s employment compliance programs, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, and COBRA.
Prepare all federal, state, and industry required compliance reports. Ensure dissemination and posting of all required notices.
Responsible for FMLA administration, including notifying employees, obtaining certifications, and tracking FMLA usage.
Monitor Direct Labor ratio to ensure that blind employment levels meet or exceed NIB requirements. Completes NIB Quarterly Data Reports.
Prepare for annual NIB compliance audit.
Complete EEO-1 and VETS100 reports.
Develop and administer agency Affirmative Action programs.
Complete all required OSHA reports and postings.
Collaborate with managers to resolve discrepancies and ensure timecard accuracy.
Maintain accurate payroll records to meet compliance requirements.
Verify payroll processes for accuracy and timely completion.