Human Resources Generalist

Job Title : Human Resources Generalist

Department : Operations

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

Reports To : VP of Human Resources

Summary :

The Human Resources Generalist plays a pivotal role in managing various functions within the HR department and supporting the overall HR strategy.

This position involves administrative support for employees and as-needed assistance to the VP of Human Resources. This role will support all employees of the company located at various sites around the USA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of HR best practices, with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Administer payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepare payroll reports.
• Manage recruitment efforts, including partnerships with colleges, universities, and veterans’ programs. Track candidate status and provide follow-up communication.
• Collaborate with the VP of Human Resources and legal team to develop, review, and enhance HR policies and guidelines.
• Oversee PEO vendors, addressing compliance matters for local and international PEO.
• Generate monthly reports to ensure HRIS system data accuracy.
• Support HR initiatives in performance management, employee relations, engagement, and talent development.
• Assist in resolving employee relations conflicts, conducting workplace investigations, and managing disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Coordinate employee training and development programs.
• Aid in onboarding processes as necessary.
• Supervise leave administration, including workers’ compensation, disability, FMLA, ADA requests, and documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Assist with benefits and 401k administration, including open enrollment and inquiries.
• Conduct exit surveys and interviews with departing employees.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Compile and prepare data for statistical reporting and assist with metrics analysis.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications are required :

Education and Experience :

• 3-4 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems such as TriNet, ADP, Paycom, UltiPro, or UKG.
• Knowledge of recruiting processes, including job ad publication and social media outreach.
• Experience in ensuring payroll accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Preferred certifications from SHRM or HRCI.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
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