employment and income verifications. Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external requests.Performs customer service for HR- related inquiries. Answer questions and guide employees and applicants across…
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HR Generalist jobs in Cleveland, 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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Description · Serve as the primary Human Resources leader providing strategic HR support for a non-union, multi-site manufacturing operation · Directly manage and develop a team of four HR Generalists · Partner strategic…
$90k - $110k
Star Games. Job Summary Job Summary: Working as a Senior HR Manager, you will support numerous Human Resource functions to... ...Unions strongly preferred. Three plus years human resources generalist experience required;…
$70k - $80k
Job Description As the Human Resources Manager, you will provide HR generalist support for the Aramark Corporate functional staff / Centers of Excellence (COE). This position is also responsible for providing management…
relationships with CBIZ associates, business unit leadership and HR team to successfully impact performance through efficient... ...~10 years of experience ~ PHR/SPHR preferred ~ Strong HR generalist background ~ Extensi…
$80k - $90k
Human Resources Manager position at Cleveland Clinic located in Cleveland, OH . As the Human Resources Manager, you will provide HR generalist support for your assigned account. This position is also responsible for prov…
$43.78k - $61.29k
related to functions and programs that support the full employee life cycle. CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT [on behalf of the Talent & HR Department and People & Strategy Division] When people show up to our District Welcome C…
$52k - $57k
development of our employees. POSITION PURPOSE The Human Resource Assistant will assist with the daily functions of the Human Resource ( HR) department including sourcing and interviewing staff, benefit and leave adminis…
$125k - $135k
Job Description Job Description Corporate Director of HR & Culture Skilled Nursing Facilities located throughout Ohio *****Salary Range $125K - $135K Per Year; Based On Experience***** Responsibilities: Identify short-te…
Job Description Job Description The Human Resources Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all functions of the HR department to ensure effective support of organizational goals and compliance with applicable laws and…
We’re looking for a driven Remote Executive Recruiter to join our team. Our firm specializes in placing top talent in Accounting, Engineering, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Technical roles, supp…
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What hr generalists earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $46k–$60k |
| Mid level | $29–$38 | $60k–$78k |
| Senior | $36–$47 | $74k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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
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HR Coordinator
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HR Generalist
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Senior HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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HR Business Partner
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