Position Title: HR Generalist
Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager
FLSA Class: Exempt ($62,000/year)
Hours: Full-Time
Event Risk Inc. is a US-based, veteran-owned security provider supporting Fortune 500 companies, movie studios, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals. We deliver reliable, comprehensive security solutions to protect people, property, and assets.
The HR Generalist will support onboarding, employee records maintenance, compliance tracking, answer employee questions, and general HR administration in a fast paced security environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is early in their HR career and wants hands on experience in employee relations, HR compliance, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, and HRIS processes. You will work closely with the HR Manager and help keep HR processes accurate, organized, confidential, and moving forward.
Support onboarding for security personnel across multiple locations
Prepare and process new hire paperwork, I-9/E-Verify (as applicable), and employment verifications
Maintain employee files and HRIS records with accuracy, confidentiality, and strong attention to detail
Assist with timekeeping support, payroll change requests, and personnel action forms
Respond to employee questions about policies, benefits, and HR procedures; escalate complex items as needed
Provide employee relations support by documenting concerns, tracking follow-ups, and maintaining case records
Assist with performance management and disciplinary documentation (coaching, written warnings, etc.)
Track attendance issues, leaves of absence, and return-to-work documentation
Coordinate background checks, licensing, drug screens, and other compliance requirements
Assist with workers’ compensation, incident documentation, and unemployment claim support
Support benefits administration tasks and enrollment changes
Help ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state labor regulations
Assist with audits, HR reports, and basic HR metrics tracking
Support recruiting activities and hiring events as needed
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all HR interactions
High school diploma or GED required
1–2 years of experience in HR, administrative support, customer service, or an operations environment
1-2 years Hands-on experience using ADP (HRIS/timekeeping/payroll support) is strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment with shifting priorities
Associate’s degree in Human Resources
Experience in employee relations
Experience in security, staffing, retail, hospitality, call center, or other high-turnover/high-volume industries
ADP experience (Workforce Now or similar) and comfort navigating HRIS workflows with minimal training
Basic knowledge of HR best practices and employment law fundamentals
Fast-paced and deadline-driven
High employee volume and frequent transactions
Heavy administrative and operational workload
Competitive Salary: $62,000/year
Comprehensive health, dental, vision and voluntary life insurance (after 30 days)
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution (after 1 year)
Generous PTO and holiday schedule (after 90 days)
Hands on HR experience in a growing company
Professional development and skill building opportunities