People Operations Generalist - Columbus, OH

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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fitness • Kids + Family • Sports
The Role
The People Operations Generalist manages employee lifecycle administration, semi-monthly payroll for approximately 500 employees, benefits and leave administration, HR compliance, and employee data accuracy. The role supports onboarding and offboarding, documents and improves processes, provides responsive employee and leader support, and escalates complex matters appropriately. This onsite position partners with People Operations leadership, Accounting, school leaders, and organizational stakeholders to build scalable HR operations.
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Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:

Join the Team at Performance Academies!

At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. 

Guided by our core principles of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.

We believe great schools are built by great teams.  Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other. 
We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources Professional to join our team in supporting our educators and administrators.

 

POSITION:  People Operations Generalist
LOCATION:  Central Support Office - Canal Winchester, OH 
NOTE:  THIS IS A 100% ONSITE ROLE
 

The People Operations Generalist is a hands-on, team member-focused role that serves as a primary point of contact for payroll, leave management, benefits administration, employee lifecycle transactions, and HR compliance. This position provides responsive, knowledgeable support to employees and leaders while ensuring that People Operations processes are completed accurately, consistently, and on time.

The People Operations Generalist must be able to assess situations quickly, apply sound judgment, independently resolve routine matters, and recognize when an issue should be escalated to the Director of People Operations. This role works closely with the Director of People Operations, Accounting, school leadership, and other organizational partners to maintain accurate employee data, deliver reliable People Operations services, and continuously improve processes throughout the organization.
 

Core responsibilities for this role may include:
- Employee lifecycle administration, including all onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Semi-Monthly payroll administration for approximately 500 employees, including creation of SOP documents to support formalization of process improvement.
- Employee Benefits administration, including leave administration.


This position will have a central role in building out a robust People Operations structure supporting a growing organization. If you like building, documenting and optimizing processes, this could be the role for you.
Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least five years' demonstrated experience working with payroll and benefits administration.
Experience with HRIS conversion and/or high volume employee transactions is preferred.
Essential attributes for the right candidate:

  • Strong service orientation and a genuine commitment to providing employees with responsive, respectful, and accurate support.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess situations, exercise sound judgment, independently resolve routine issues, and appropriately escalate higher-risk or complex matters.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to complete high-volume, deadline-driven work accurately.
  • Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
 

What We Offer
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff. 


All health benefits begin day one of employment!
 

  • Medical Insurance (three plan options)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
  • 13 observed holidays
  • PTO & personal days
 

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.


 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • At least five years of demonstrated experience with payroll and benefits administration
  • Experience with HRIS conversion
  • Experience with high-volume employee transactions
  • Strong service orientation and responsive employee support
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, resolve routine issues independently, and escalate complex matters
  • Exceptional attention to detail in high-volume, deadline-driven work
  • Strong organization and follow-through while managing multiple priorities and recurring deadlines
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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
155 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Performance Academies is a tuition-free public charter school network serving K–12 students across Ohio. The organization utilizes a 'Mind & Body' approach, combining rigorous core academics and personalized, small-group instruction with a daily structured fitness program including martial arts, soccer, and tennis to foster academic growth, physical health, and character development in a supportive environment.

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