HR Generalist

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland•Cleveland, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist plays a key role in delivering high-quality talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR systems support across Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland. This position partners closely with hiring managers, candidates, and Human Resources leadership to ensure a positive and efficient hiring and onboarding experience while maintaining accurate HR data and supporting employee lifecycle processes. This role is heavily focused on full-cycle recruitment and pre-employment and onboarding coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources with two to three years of related HR Generalist experience
Demonstrated experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage job postings, applicants, and candidate data
Well organized with the ability to multitask the multiple responsibilities of the function
Ability to convey a positive and professional image and provide outstanding customer service
Proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft 365
Must be patient and persistent with a high energy level and a propensity for flexibility
Must have excellent organizational skills, strong detail orientation and the ability to work independently with consistent follow-through capability
Must have excellent oral and written communication and professional presentation skills
Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and implement a variety of concurrent and varying activities and initiatives
Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and professional backgrounds
Proven experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to perform multifaceted tasks with minimal supervision
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include rare evenings
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable means of transportation for local travel
Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR certification preferred; commitment to professional development required.
Strong preference for experience with UKG Ready, including hands-on experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee data management, and reporting functionality

Responsibilities

Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
Performs routine tasks required to support the full employee life cycle
Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruiting efforts, from requisition development through offer coordination
Serves as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment and pre-employment process, ensuring timely, professional communication
Post and manage open positions within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and on external job boards
Maintain accurate and compliant applicant and candidate records within the ATS
Coordinate and support recruitment initiatives, including job fairs, campus recruiting opportunities, and community outreach events
Manage Catholic Charities’ Careers page, employment-related aspects of the webpage and social media channels
Support employee growth and career mobility by facilitating internal transfers and promotions. Work in partnership with the Learning and Development Manager to identify training and development needs that enable successful transitions and sustained performance in new roles.
Coordinate all pre-employment activities including background checks, fingerprinting, education verification, and reference checks in accordance with organizational and program requirements
Schedule and complete onboarding appointments and ensure all pre-employment documentation is accurate and complete
Process candidate and employee information as needed using Human Resources Information System, the applicant tracking system and various software
Serve as liaison to candidate during pre-employment process ensuring timely and efficient communication
Support HRIS reporting and data analysis to monitor departmental KPI’s
Run standard and ad hoc HRIS reports to support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce tracking
Support system workflows related to recruiting, onboarding, and employee changes
Maintain understanding of HRIS functionality and how it supports the employee life cycle
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors, responding to routine inquiries and escalating issues as appropriate
Assist with maintaining personnel records and ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
Support HR audits, documentation requests, and compliance related reporting as needed
Other duties as assigned