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HR Generalist I

Cleveland, OH, US


req#: 295166
Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Fairview Hospital,

Professional Area: Human Resources

Department: 4221 HR Services-Caregiver Office

Job Code: T24077

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

As an HR Generalist I, you will provide counsel and direction to management in all aspects of Human Resources functions for assigned areas. In this role, you will provide support in the areas of employee relations, compensation, performance management and development, team effectiveness and employee engagement. At Cleveland Clinic, our focus is on fairness, consistency and high-quality services in HR practices. We are a collaborative and highly supportive team seeking someone who embodies our shared values of Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork and Equity. Come join us in this exciting opportunity to enhance the caregiver experience and drive the needle forward in healthcare across the globe. 

A caregiver in this position works on-site Monday-Friday from 8:00AM 5:00PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Support the HR strategic plan and established Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for the assigned areas. 

  • Act as a confidential advisor on performance management, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, right of reviews and investigations. 

  • Conduct employee investigations and review findings with the HR Director or Generalist II to make recommendations to business leaders. 

  • Interpret and advise on policies and programs encompassing all aspects of Human Resource management to employees. 

  • Provide support in communicating Human Resources Center of Excellence (COE) Programs and their implementation to all employees. 

  • Build and maintain relationships with the various Human Resources Center of Excellence (COE) partners and ensure communication of programs and their implementation to all employees. 

  • Provide support by partnering with talent acquisition and compensation to review requests such as promotions, equity reviews and job reclassifications and providing recommendations to leadership. 

  • Support regulatory practices to promote fair and equitable treatment of employees. 

  • Partner with HR Director to provide developmental training to specific segments of the organization as needed. 

  • Monitor compliance with organizational initiatives (e.g., compliance modules, flu, engagement, etc.). 

  • Navigate and pull reports from various systems such as Kronos, HRIS (Workday), My Learning, etc. 

  • Analyze HR and business metrics and provide recommendations to the HR Director and leadership.  

  • Partner with the legal department as needed/required. 

  • Support the process for all regulatory/accreditation surveys such as Joint Commission, CMS and ODH. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field and one year of related experience, including project management OR Associate’s Degree and an three years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of experience 

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and growth able to adapt as the role evolves 

  • Positive energy and team-oriented mindset 

  • Strong communicator with high integrity and empathy 

  • Naturally collaborative comfortable seeking and sharing input across the team 

  • Detail-oriented and organized, particularly with data and reporting 

  • Basic understanding of HR systems and data navigation 

  • Ability to support and implement organization-wide initiatives (e.g., engagement surveys, compliance training) 

  • Familiarity with data analysis and HR metrics reporting (Workday, Kronos, My Learning) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Human Resources Certification 

  • Experience in HR  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

  • Ability to travel throughout the hospital system. For some roles, ability to travel to other locations, including international travel.

  • Ability to operate a computer, audio visual and other office equipment.

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver any applicable training in person and virtually.

  • In some locations, ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $25.13

Maximum hourly: $38.33

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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