Human Resources Generalist
Job Description • Claypool Electric
Claypool Electric • Lancaster, Ohio • Full-Time • 100% Onsite
Recommended salary range: $70,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
About Claypool Electric
Founded in Lancaster, Ohio in 1954, Claypool Electric is a third-generation, family-owned, full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, technology, safety/security, renewable-energy, and other construction markets throughout Central and Southern Ohio.
The Opportunity
Claypool Electric is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support approximately 311 employees across office, field, and project-based operations. Working closely with the HR Manager, this role will provide day-to-day support across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, HR records, compliance, and employee questions.
What You’ll Do
• Provide responsive day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors.
• Support recruiting, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, onboarding, and I-9 documentation.
• Assist with employee relations documentation, investigations, performance management, and follow-up.
• Support benefits, FMLA, accommodations, return-to-work processes, and employee status changes.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and employee data in Vista by Viewpoint and related systems.
• Partner with payroll and assist with HR reporting, audits, and process improvement.
What We’re Looking For
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, compliance, and recordkeeping.
• Strong organization, documentation, communication, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Construction, skilled-trades, manufacturing, or other field-workforce experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP/PHR and Vista by Viewpoint experience are preferred, not required.
• Comfort working onsite and interacting with employees and leaders at every level of the organization.
Why Claypool Electric
• Long-term career opportunity with a company that values promoting from within.
• Competitive benefits, including health and dental coverage, paid holidays and vacation time, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement program.
• A visible, hands-on role with the opportunity to directly shape and strengthen the company’s HR function.
Work Location
This position is 100% onsite at Claypool Electric’s Lancaster, Ohio headquarters. This is not a hybrid or remote position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Claypool Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
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