HR Generalist II - Nursing Division

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This high-impact HR Generalist position is fully onsite at our Main Campus, providing strategic and day-to-day HR support to approximately 1,000 caregivers across the Operating Room (OR) Nursing division, including PACU, Same Day Surgery, Anesthesia, OR Assists, Surgical Support Care Management, and Utilization roles. The HR Generalist will be embedded in the clinical environment—partnering directly with Nurse Managers and leadership teams—rounding on units, attending nursing committees, and supporting frontline caregivers in a dynamic, high-pressure setting.

In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting our employees and leaders through complex employee relations matters, strategic HR initiatives, and day-to-day HR operations. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, providing guidance that aligns with our organizational values, policies, and culture. This role requires someone who can operate independently, think creatively, and collaborate across teams to drive positive employee experiences. Success in this role will come from your ability to adapt quickly, navigate ambiguity, and contribute to a high-performing, fast-paced environment.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on-site at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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

• Interpret and advise on policies and programs encompassing all aspects of Human Resource Management to all levels of caregivers. 

• Conduct employee investigations and make recommendations to business leaders. 

• Provide support in communicating human resources center of excellence (COE) programs and their implementation to all employees. 

• Counsel client groups and facilitates conflict resolutions. 

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

• Determine development needs of specific segments of the organization and may provide developmental training. 

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

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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• Five years of progressive HR experience OR an associate degree and an additional two years of related experience, including project management experience OR A High School Diploma/GED and an additional four years of related experience, including project management experience
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws (EEO, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, NLRA, etc.) 
• Strong critical thinking, relationship building, communication, group facilitation and presentation skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certifications