$20 - $24 per hour
Human Resources Specialist The Human Resources Specialist supports daily HR operations and helps ensure a positive, compliant, and efficient workplace. This role assists with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, ben…
Human Resources · Louisville, KY
HR Generalist jobs in Louisville, KY
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–$46/hr
Typical pay range
$68k
Median, full-time
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onboarding activities for newly hired clinical staff. Coordinate orientation schedules and new hire paperwork. Partner with HR, credentialing, and department leadership to ensure a smooth transition into employment. Appl…
Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY…
Analyze training needs to design employee development programs and coordinate personnel training initiatives across the facility. HR Analytics & Reporting: Track key workforce metrics (hires, absenteeism, performance app…
At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by em…
$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…
Responsibilities The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible, under the direction of the principal investigator, to manage and/or execute all aspects of clinical research protocols in accordance with Standard…
$24.33 per hour
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for healthcare operations and data integrity? We are seeking an organized Central Eligibility Authorization Team Coordinator to join our operational support team in L…
$71.77k - $133.67k
-driven working environment. A day in the life. As our HR Consultant on the HR Consulting team, you’ll engage with clients... ...or senior leadership ~3+ years working in a Human Resource Generalist capacity with several…
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What hr generalists earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $46k–$59k |
| Mid level | $28–$37 | $59k–$77k |
| Senior | $35–$46 | $73k–$96k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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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