HR Generalist

Columbia Orthopaedic Group


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Columbia, MO
Contract type: Full time
HR Generalist (Full-Time)

Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) is seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join our dynamic team. This role plays a vital part in supporting our staff and keeping daily operations running smoothly. If you're passionate about people, process, and problem-solving—we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

  • Be the go-to for day-to-day HR support, answering employee questions and providing guidance with empathy and clarity
  • Champion employee relations, conflict resolution, and culture support with a balanced, solutions-oriented approach
  • Manage onboarding for new hires and ensure a seamless offboarding experience when employees transition out
  • Process payroll accurately and on time—because payday happiness matters!
  • Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, terminations, and employee questions
  • Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and internal policies
  • Support HR projects and bring fresh ideas to enhance the employee experience

Who You Are

  • An HR professional with 2–4 years of generalist experience (healthcare experience a plus!)
  • Comfortable juggling priorities with grace and a sense of humor
  • Detail-oriented and tech-savvy, especially with payroll and HRIS systems
  • A clear communicator who knows when to listen, when to advise, and when to document
  • You bring confidentiality, integrity, and a positive, “how can I help?” attitude to every conversation

Why Join COG?

  • Supportive team culture with an open-door HR department
  • Opportunities to grow, learn, and lead HR initiatives
  • Competitive pay and great benefits
  • We take care of our people, so you can help take care of others
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

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