Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees – Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's North Coast 99 Top Workplaces rankings.

We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a firm that attracts and retains top talent – making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at

We are one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, with offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing firm, we invite you to apply to join our team.

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Human Resources Generalist in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and offers work-from-home flexibility.

Do you enjoy being a key player in a human resources department? Do you thrive on acting as the liaison between employees and managers to help ensure solid employee relations? Do you have a passion for learning & development? Then our Human Resources Generalist opportunity is the position for you! This role is perfect for the individual who wants to help build curriculum, provide programming support and help professionals excel with their future goals.

The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting the firm’s people strategy across a growing, multi-office environment. This role combines traditional HR responsibilities with a strong focus on learning and development initiatives for support staff. The HR Generalist will partner with firm leadership and HR colleagues to deliver impactful learning programs, strengthen managerial development efforts, and drive firm‑wide staff performance management.

Additionally, this role contributes to employee relations, onboarding, and integration initiatives to enhance the overall employee experience.

• Serves as a highly‑visible HR partner for employees and managers across the firm, providing direct guidance on employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and policy interpretation.
• Partners with department leaders and hiring managers in support of candidate selection, including interviewing candidates, assessing fit, and providing input into hiring decisions.
• Conducts new hire check‑ins at the 30, 60, and 90‑day milestones to ensure a successful integration experience, identify development needs, and foster early engagement.
• Participates in the offboarding process by conducting exit interviews, reporting on themes and trends and supporting a smooth transition experience.
• Partners with leadership to identify skill and competency gaps among support staff and recommends learning and development initiatives that build capability and confidence.
• Administers the firm’s annual performance management process for support staff, including communications, training for managers, cycle coordination, and follow‑up to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manages the design, coordination, and evaluation of firm‑wide learning programs for support staff, including workshops, skill‑building sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Administers the firm’s Skill Path learning subscription, including user setup, curation of recommended learning paths by role/level, and regular reporting on enrollments, completions and utilization trends to…