Human Resources Generalist

Legal  Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO)’s mission is to provide civil  legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice, reduce  poverty, and increase opportunity. LASCO has a long-standing history of being  committed to searching out the patterns, causes of, and solutions to  the repetitive and fundamental legal problems facing low-income Ohioans  and pursuing the legal recourse needed to address those problems. Since 1966,  our organizations have helped thousands of Ohio’s poor obtain and keep  housing, secure public benefits, worked with families to gain and  maintain economic stability, and helped domestic violence survivors to  live free of fear and abuse and to obtain the resources needed to  sustain themselves and their children. 

LASCO is actively seeking a professional,  reliable, creative, and dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join  our team. This position serves as an integral member of the Human  Resources team and supports human resources programming across the organization. 

The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in general HR functions including new hire orientation, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) data management, benefit administration, employee relations, and recruitment related activities.  

Are You Someone Who:  

• Is curious about people’s unique perspectives and experiences?  
• Has a passion for creating a sense of belonging at work?  
• Is a natural collaborator who always seeks out new perspectives and fosters trusting relationships? 
• Creates processes to increase work efficiency and systems to work smarter, not harder? 
• Wants to be part of an organization committed to building a workplace that is deeply connected and culturally responsive to our clients and communities?
• Comfortably relates and communicates with people from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences? 
• Has interest in and sensitivity to the legal needs of low-income individuals? 
• Is agile and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of a growing organization?  
• Works well within a collaborative, team-driven, and goal-based environment? 

You Will: 

• Be responsible for assisting with and performing general HR functions including administrative, payroll, and employment related activities 
• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of HR processes, including annual review and engagement survey among others 
• Support recruiting efforts to create a broad applicant pool as well as support on-boarding processes 
• Support change management and organizational design activities 
• Become a point of contact for staff and managers and provide coaching and guidance as appropriate 
• Assist with workplace investigations 
• Build strong strategic relationships  
• Help to identify development gaps, performance trends, and training needs and proactively propose solutions to address 
• Drive high-performance culture across the organization 
• Help to implement and coordinate established and new HR policies and practices 
• Support benefits administration and record-keeping including open enrollment, new hire enrollments and employee benefit education 
• Support and collaborate with staff, partners, and other related parties to help achieve goals 

You Have: 

• Demonstrated relevant experience in HR field with progressive Human Resources working knowledge of recruiting, benefits and compensation or other similar practices 
• HR competence and knowledge of general HR processes 
• Ability to approach the role with a “partner” mindset, a sense of urgency, creative problem-solving and attention to detail 
• Demonstrated knowledge of US and state labor laws 
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity 
• Ability to influence at all levels in the organization 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders 
• Familiarity with HR analytics, including how to drive impact in recruitment, talent, and inclusion metrics 
• Ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks in a dynamic environment 
• Proficient skills across the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, empathetically, and effectively verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences 
• Strong work ethic with an eye for detail 
• A commitment to access for all people with a wide variety of lived experiences both internally and externally 
• High ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills 
• English language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus. Additional languages – even better 
• SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification preferred  
• Prior Legal Aid, non-profit or related work experience a plus, but not required 

Other Details:  

• It  is the policy of LASCO not to discriminate against any employee or  applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national  origin, disability, age, ancestry, and military status or any other  characteristic protected by law.
• This full-time, exempt position reports to the Human Resources Director and requires some travel throughout the service area. The position is based in the Columbus office.
• Salary starts at $59,000 annually and is dependent upon level of experience.
• LASCO  offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, currently including  an employer funded HRA (up to $12,000), employer-paid employee dental  and vision insurance, a language skills differential ($2,500-$3,500  annually), paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and ongoing training  and development opportunities.

To Apply: Submit resume, references, and letter of interest.