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Human Resources · Cleveland, OH
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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$69k
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$91k - $202.8k
Job ID: R237006Posted: 2026-09-28Location: PA - Pittsburgh (15222); PA - Philadelphia; NY - New York; OH - Cleveland; NC - CharlotteSalary: $91,000.00 - $202,800.00Type: Full timeCountry: United States of AmericaCompany:…
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$175.3k - $322.9k
Position Summary ServiceNow Senior Manager Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients nav…
compliance, vendor management, process transformation, controls, and technology strategy. This role builds strong partnerships across HR, Employee Relations, Legal, Finance, IT and business functions.This is a remote pos…
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leaders who can lead effectively in an AI‑augmented workplace and navigate change with confidence. Our team is at the forefront of talent, HR, and organizational consulting, supporting clients across AI‑enabled skilling…
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) to lead our therapy department and oversee the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services.Position SummaryThe Director of Rehabilitation is…
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Acquisitions (M&A) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Lee Healths Employee Relations team and drives cross-functional HR integration initiatives associated with M&A project management. This high…
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Region: 4 School District/Employer: District Category/Employer: Central Office, Position: Coordinator, Assignment Level: Area ~ Human Resources Job Title: Benefits...
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Department: Human Resources Reports To: Human Resources Manager or Executive Leadership Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $18.00 per hour Work Location: Hybrid with local travel as needed Take Another Chance is se…
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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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