What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Mid-City Electric?
Here at Mid-City Electric, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a community that takes pride in building something bigger together. Collaboration, respect, and ownership are at the heart of everything we do (and yes, we mean that literally, we’re 100% employee-owned!).
Our people-first culture has earned us recognition as a four-time Top Workplace, but what really sets us apart is the extent to which we invest in our team’s growth, well-being, and success. From day one, you’ll share in our ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and enjoy benefits that make life easier and brighter—like 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, a low-deductible PPO plan, automatic 401(k) contributions, generous PTO (including your birthday off!), and even an on-site fitness center to help you recharge. The modern, welcoming office here reflects the energy and innovation of the people inside it.
If you’re ready to join a team where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your career can truly grow, we want to hear from you.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
We’re looking for an HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping HR operations running seamlessly. This role is critical to supporting our employees, from their first day through every milestone along the way, while ensuring behind-the-scenes compliance and consistency.
What You Will Do:
- Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, creating a smooth and professional experience for employees at every stage
- Maintain accurate, compliant employee records and manage core HR processes within our HRIS
- Administer unemployment claims, including responses, documentation, hearings, and outcome tracking
- Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, short-term disability, personal leave), ensuring compliance and clear communication
- Coordinate workers’ compensation claims in partnership with our safety team and third-party administrators
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees, answering questions related to benefits, policies, and HR processes
- Support recruiting, training, employee engagement initiatives, and company events
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, E-Verify, and unemployment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels
- Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
What Would Really Make You Shine:
- HR Certifications (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP)
- Working knowledge of Ohio Workers' Compensation and surrounding states
What Would Earn You Continued Career Growth amp; Development:
- Employees feel supported, informed, and confident navigating HR processes
- Onboarding and offboarding experiences are seamless and well-executed
- Employee records are accurate, secure, and audit-ready at all times
- Unemployment claims are handled proactively, minimizing company impact
- Leave of absence and workers’ compensation processes are managed smoothly and compliantly
- Employees trust HR as a reliable, approachable partner
Why Join Mid-City Electric:
At Mid-City Electric, we believe in taking care of our people. As a FIVE-TIME Top Workplace, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions make a difference.
- Compensation for this role ranges from $60K to $89K annually, based on experience
- Annual bonus
- We are 100% employee-owned!
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members
- Medical is a traditional PPO plan with a low deductible of $300
- $45,000 of free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to purchase more coverage at low group rates
- Short-and long-term disability plans
- Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Accident and critical illness plans are available
- 15 days of PTO in the first year
- 9 paid holidays (including a day for your birthday!)
- Education reimbursement
- Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary, regardless of individual contribution, plus the opportunity for profit-sharing contributions
- On-site fitness center and training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Financial and health wellness programming
- HR continuing education credits and memberships covered
- Fantastic office with great amenities, conveniently located in Westerville
Salary : $60,000 - $89,000