Human Resource Generalist

Description

The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the HR department, including the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, and employment law compliance.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, aptitude exams, and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring qualified job applicants for open positions alongside the Human Resource Manager; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Works with the Human Resource Manager to coordinate required training and safety programs, maintains team member records, and tracks ongoing training and/or certification requirements to ensure Florida Paints remains in compliance.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and team member eligibility verifications.
• Manages the onboarding process for each new team member.
• Manages the offboarding process for exiting employees, including administration of COBRA, HRIS & payroll systems and updating other parties as needed.
• Works with the Human Resource Manager to implement and manage new hire orientation and team member recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, team members, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommend best practices, and review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Maintain HRIS and employee records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of related HR experience; SHRM-CP a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s payroll, HRIS, and talent management systems.

Physical Requirements

• The team member must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time. 
• The team member must also be able to drive and spend multiple hours in a vehicle when traveling between locations. 
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Florida Paints provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.