HR Operations Generalist

Element Materials Technology•Blue Ash, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Element is seeking an organized, dependable HR Operations Generalist to join its team at the Corporate Services HQ in Blue Ash. The role suits someone who enjoys working with people, data, processes, and technology, and takes pride in accurate, dependable work. Candidates do not need to have a traditional HR operations background; aptitude, attitude, attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset are emphasized. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office. The HR Operations Generalist serves as a point of contact for employees and internal partners, supports HR administration and employee transactions, and works across HR systems. The role requires accuracy, judgment, confidentiality, adaptability as priorities change, and the ability to learn processes and take ownership of work. Element is a global testing, inspection, and certification business with more than 9,000 employees operating from 270 sites in 30 countries. Its purpose is to “Make tomorrow safer than today,” supporting customers with product quality, regulatory compliance, sustainable outcomes, and market access. Element describes its workplace as empowering employees to take charge of their careers and offering growth and development. It is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Be highly dependable and self-directed.
Have strong attention to detail and understand the importance of accuracy when working with employee data.
Be comfortable with Excel, technology, systems, and learning new tools.
Enjoy helping people and maintain a positive, professional approach, including when requests are challenging.
Communicate clearly and know when to ask questions or escalate issues rather than make assumptions.
Manage competing priorities and be willing to pitch in when the team needs help.
Bring a service-oriented, can-do mindset and enjoy building strong working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in HR operations, customer service, quality, administration, shared services, data coordination, or another detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and internal partners, helping resolve HR questions and requests.
Use Dayforce, Halo, email, and other HR platforms to manage employee requests and transactions.
Support onboarding activities, employee data updates, unemployment claims, I-9/E-Verify processes, and other HR administration.
Review and respond appropriately to employee information requests from government agencies and other external parties.
Handle employee information accurately, with sound judgment and confidentiality.
Adapt to changing priorities, including resolving employee issues and processing large volumes of system updates.
Learn HR processes, ask thoughtful questions, and take ownership of work without constant follow-up.