Human Resources Generalist

The YWCA of Greater Cleveland is dedicated to elimination racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

As a Human Resources Generalist at the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Cleveland, you will play a crucial role in supporting the daily functions of our HR department. Your responsibilities will include managing the hiring and interviewing process to achieve required staffing levels, as well as administering our Applicant Tracking System and job boards. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop and support employee wellness and engagement programs, ensuring the mental well-being of our team members.

In this role, you will also assist with benefits administration, enforce company policies and practices, and provide day-to-day support to the HR department as needed. You will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding candidates, developing recruitment strategies, and organizing new employee orientation. You will also be involved in advertising job openings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and providing training to improve recruiting and hiring efficiencies.

Your role as a Human Resources Generalist will extend beyond our organization, as you will develop and maintain relationships with community placement agencies, colleges, universities, and attend career fairs and hiring events, representing the YWCA and promoting job opportunities to potential candidates. Furthermore, you will support employee appreciation programming and events. Your commitment to employee well-being and engagement will shine through as you develop interactive wellness and engagement programming across the organization, including coordinating trainings, webinars, and lunch & learn sessions.

If you are a problem solver with a passion for supporting and engaging employees in a mission-driven organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting Human Resources Generalist position at the YWCA in Cleveland, Ohio.

To be successful as a Human Resources Generalist at the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Cleveland, you will need to possess a variety of skills and competencies. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential in order to effectively interact with employees, hiring managers, and external stakeholders. Your ability to convey information clearly and professionally will be instrumental in conducting interviews, facilitating trainings, and resolving employee inquiries. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and a solid understanding of full cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes are crucial for this role. Proficiency in utilizing HRIS software, such as AHOLA, will enable you to efficiently manage candidate applications, track hiring progress, and seamlessly onboard new employees.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you must be proactive and adept at managing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines is essential to ensure the smooth operation of HR activities and the timely fulfilment of staffing needs. Overall, your problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering exceptional service will contribute to your success as a Human Resources Generalist at the YWCA. If you are motivated, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a positive impact on employees and the wider community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Applicant Tracking Systems with knowledge and expertise of full cycle recruitment
• selection and onboarding. Use of HRIS system
• proactive with strong command of managing priorities. Ability to work in fast paced environment.