Human Resources Generalist

About the role

M-Team Solutions is recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist for a direct-hire opportunity with one of our customers in the Columbus, Ohio area. This is a hands-on HR position supporting employees, managers, and HR leadership across a broad range of human resources functions. The ideal candidate will be an organized, professional HR practitioner who can balance employee relations, full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance, training, and HR administration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR programs, policies, and procedures for company personnel.
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information system data.
• Prepare HR reports, records, and documentation.
• Process personnel changes in HR databases and personnel files.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality when handling employee information.
• Participate in HR and administrative meetings and other professional development activities.
• Manage full lifecycle recruiting for exempt and nonexempt positions, students, and temporary employees.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and develop recruiting strategies.
• Manage and maintain the company's iCIMS Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Source candidates through community organizations, colleges, employment agencies, recruiting firms, media, and online resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with recruiting agencies and other third-party vendors.
• Attend career fairs and other recruiting events.
• Interview and evaluate candidates and compare qualifications against job requirements.
• Conduct reference checks and communicate candidate recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinate management interviews, including scheduling and candidate travel arrangements.
• Manage all aspects of the new-hire onboarding process.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate background checks and drug screens.
• Conduct new employee orientation.
• Create and maintain personnel files.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Assist employees with enrollment in benefit plans.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees, departments, and managers.
• Assist with employee relations matters, counseling, and first-level disciplinary actions.
• Participate in employee incident investigations.
• Assist with exit interviews and outplacement counseling.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations.
• Assist with affirmative action program administration.
• Maintain required EEO records, reports, and logs, including the annual EEO-1 report.
• Coordinate documentation for leaves of absence, including FMLA, Workers' Compensation, STD, and LTD.
• Assist HR management with benefits administration, training, performance management, and policy implementation.
• Participate in developing HR department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Recommend improvements to HR processes and programs.
• Provide on-site HR assistance and direction to employees and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years of HR experience; or Master's degree in Human Resource Management; or five years of experience in human resources; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, and wage-and-hour laws.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; iCIMS experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ADP payroll systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard business applications.
• Strong understanding of HR recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HR information systems.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as required.