Human Resources · Cincinnati, OH

HR Generalist jobs in Cincinnati, OH

HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.

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$22–$47/hr
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$70k
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Human Resources Generalist

Compass Group · Cincinnati, OH
$60k - $63k

Salary: $60,000-63,000 GENERALIST, HUMAN RESOURCES - New Business - Cincinnati, OH Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company... ...than 600M meals annually. Job Summary Working as an HR Generalist, your primary…

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HR MANAGER

Compass Group · Cincinnati, OH

more at . Job Summary Job Summary: Working as a Senior HR Manager, you will support numerous Human Resource functions to... ...designation strongly preferred. Three plus years human resources generalist experience requir…

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HR PreBoarding Specialist

UC Health · Cincinnati, OH · Full-time

: UC Health is hiring a full time HR PreBoarding Specialist. The HR Pre-boarding Specialist is responsible for pre-boarding and workforce development efforts focused on assisting candidates through the pre-boarding and c…

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HR Coordinator, College of Medicine

University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine? The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) HR Coordinator to perform a variety of human resources support functions within the C…

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$15/hr Sales Associate - Macy's

EssilorLuxottica Group · Cincinnati, OH
$15 per hour

Requisition ID: 939671 Store # : 005722 Sunglass Hut MACYS Position: Casual Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. You’ll find a dynamic space with endless possi…

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Human Resources Business Partner

FarmaceuticalRX · Cincinnati, OH · Full-time

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary HR partner for assigned Ohio business units, providing strategic... ...strategies. Prepare and distribute offer letters while copying the HR Generalist, D…

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Human Resources Manager

strategic HR, inc. · Cincinnati, OH · Full-time

Visually Impaired in Cincinnati, OH Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, partnering with... ...education and experience. Five plus years of human resources generalist experience require…

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HR Advisor

HR Elements · Cincinnati, OH

At HR Elements , we partner with private and family-owned businesses to help them Attract, Engage, Retain, and Develop their people. We’re looking for a seasoned Senior HR Advisor who is passionate about delivering top-t…

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Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid)

Unlimited Systems · Cincinnati, OH · Full-time

the strategy and direction drivingHuman Capital results for Unlimited and represent a presence of constancy, partnership, support, and HR accountability across the workforce. This position will be accountable for: Human…

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Director of Talent Acquisition

Hueman PE Talent Solutions · Cincinnati, OH · Full-time

Director, Talent Acquisition | Belcrest Vacations Belcrest Vacations is a PE-backed vacation rental management platform backed by Alpine Investors. Launched in 2026, Belcrest is already one of the fastest-growing vacatio…

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What hr generalists earn in Cincinnati

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $22–$29 $46k–$60k
Mid level $29–$38 $60k–$79k
Senior $36–$47 $74k–$98k

Adjusted for the Cincinnati market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?

Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.

How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?

Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.

Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.

Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.

How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?

Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.

Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.

Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.

How do you handle open enrollment season?

Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.

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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.

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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.

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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.

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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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