$22 - $26.5 per hour
HR Generalist Contract to Hire Onsite near downtown Columbus Hybrid 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Paylocity is a major plus!! Core Responsibilities of HR Generalist Recruitment & Onboarding: Sourcing, interviewing, and hiring new staf…
Human Resources · Columbus, OH
HR Generalist jobs in Columbus, 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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$23–$48/hr
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$71k
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Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 loca…
$30k - $40k
Everlight Solar is seeking a skilled Recruitment Assistant to assist in attracting candidates, screening them and matching them to appropriate positions. These collaborative individuals use high communication skills to m…
chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day. Responsibilities Business & HR Strategy Implementation & Influence ~ Support development and execution of a human reso…
$73.8k - $218.8k
Human Resources professionals develop and execute HR strategies, programs and services across one or more parts of the employee lifecycle to attract, develop and retain a highly engaged and differentiated workforce that…
driving strategic people initiatives, and overseeing all human resources operations. This position partners closely with the COO to align HR strategy with the organizations long-term vision and broader organizational goa…
this position supports the full employee lifecycle, with particular responsibility for onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, HR operations, and compliance. Through accurate execution, thoughtful service, and s…
vision to onboarding and offboarding coordinators and support staff Works in collaboration with the Global Executive Director and HR Management Oversees a team of supervisors working in Onboarding and Offboarding Develop…
Job Description Job Description HR Director Join the Momentous Health at Franklin team as we continue to provide exceptional care to our short-term residents. As an HR Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping ou…
environment and enjoys both building relationships and driving revenue growth. This role will focus on professional opportunities in HR, Supply Chain, and Administration. This position plays a key role in identifying top…
Job Description Job Description Human Resources Manager Position Highlights Broad, hands-on HR role across employee relations, benefits, recruiting, and compliance Ownership of open enrollment execution within an establi…
$65k - $75k
State of California (“consumers” or “you”). For additional details, click here . California residents may also access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees . Vaco is an Equal Opportunity…
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What hr generalists earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Mid level | $30–$39 | $62k–$81k |
| Senior | $37–$48 | $76k–$100k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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