Human Resources Generalist

Join the organization that received Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award from the American Public Transit Association in 2018 & 2020!

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is central Ohio's public transportation provider, providing nearly 19 million passenger trips per year servicing Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union counties. Guided by our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, our vision is to move every life forward. Our mission is to provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.

Salary: $66,900- $79,400

Location: 33 N. High St. Columbus, OH

Benefits: COTA offers competitive benefits including: medical/Rx, vision, dental, supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, employee discounts, employee bus pass; wellness initiatives, on-site cooking classes & chair massages, on-site Health Coaches & Dietitians, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation.

Position Summary:

COTA's Human Resources Generalist performs high level professional work executing various human resources functions across the division. Responsibilities include executing the talent acquisition function for the organization, administering the new hire pre-employment and onboarding processes, managing HRIS data entry, supporting employee engagement initiatives and other Human Resources projects as needed.

Performs duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision To Move Every Life Forward.

This Position is Responsible For:

• Administers the full cycle recruiting process for the organization; hosts briefings, conducts sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates for job openings. Collaborates with hiring managers to understand job requirements and provide updates on vacancy status. Create and post vacancy announcements, conduct interviews, and assess candidate qualifications;
• Partners with hiring managers to ensure position descriptions remain up to date and accurate; conducts necessary research and comparative analysis to develop new position descriptions, as needed;
• Creates screening questions and Targeted Selection interview guides for vacant positions as needed;
• Manages the hiring process and ensures a positive candidate experience, including candidate outreach and follow-up through the offer phase;
• Facilitates the pre-employment process including background checks, references, physical exam scheduling, badging credentials, etc.; ensures selected candidates meet COTA's requirements for employment;
• Leads the employee onboarding experience; administers the personnel action process for new hires and promotions and enters personnel and salary data into HRIS platform;
• Partners with Learning & Development to coordinate new hire orientation for employees; and,
• Assists COTA in achieving its EDI goals in all areas of responsibility in a manner that results in treatment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic under relevant state and federal laws. Demonstrates a commitment to equal employment opportunity, including meeting recommended goals and timetables.

At Minimum You'll Need:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field and three-to-five (3-5) years of experience in Human Resources, talent acquisition, and/or customer service. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. HR experience in a union environment preferred.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are of core importance and essential to the success of the organization. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. COTA believes that diverse and inclusive organizations gain the benefits in creating a stronger and more effective workforce resulting in services that better meet the needs of consumers and in result Move Every Life Forward