About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day, cross-functional HR support. This role will work closely with the VP of Human Resources to manage operational HR tasks and build a strong foundation across talent acquisition, onboarding, HRIS administration, benefits support, learning administration, records retention, compliance auditing, and associate relations.

• Perform daily review of incoming applications and identify candidates for hiring manager review
• Coordinate applicant communications, schedule phone screens and interviews, prepare interview agendas, and manage calendar logistics and room bookings
• Support new-hire onboarding logistics — create orientation agendas, schedule orientation activities, and help ensure a positive first-day experience
• Maintain accurate employee records and data in the HRIS (Paycom or similar)
• Administer performance management activities and learning assignments in the LMS; track course progress and completion
• Provide front-line support for routine associate relations inquiries; escalate complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership and shadow the VP of HR on investigations and escalations
• Assist with benefits administration tasks during annual enrollment, life-event changes, and leave-of-absence processing; coordinate with benefits broker and carriers on administrative requests
• Lead and coordinate the employee wellness committee and annual wellness planning for both locations
• Support ad-hoc HR projects and department needs as assigned

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a career in Human Resources and learning across multiple HR disciplines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially for compliance-sensitive work (I-9s, personnel file audits)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and a customer-service mindset toward associates and managers
• Comfortable learning HRIS platforms (Paycom experience is a plus)
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good judgment about when to escalate issues versus handle independently
• Team-oriented, professional, and diplomatic when interacting with staff
• Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to Buffalo for site support

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field required
• Entry-level position: no prior full-time professional HR experience required
• HR-related internship, co-op, or student work experience required

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Employment Type & Compensation

• Employment type: Full time; Contractor (per source posting)
• Estimated compensation (from source): $71,332 per year — reported as an estimated figure in the original posting. Actual pay and benefits will be determined by the hiring organization.

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Location & Compliance

• Job location: San Margherita, OH (on-site with occasional travel to Buffalo)
• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for positions listed in the state of Ohio. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and, if required for this position, eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations related to export-controlled information or technology.

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Additional Information

• This role will have exposure to HRIS administration (Paycom), benefits processes, performance and learning management, and associate relations practices — ideal for candidates seeking a broad HR foundation and career growth.
• Confidential Client is committed to a respectful workplace and expects all HR team members to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Accommodation: Applicants who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the application or interview process should request them. (Contact details will be provided by the hiring organization.)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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