Human Resources Generalist (HR Generalist)

$47,091 - $81,474/Yr

(Suppressed) - Panama City, FL

Part-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Panama City, FL

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a variety of human resources-related duties at a professional level, working closely with HR and Senior Level Management. This role encompasses responsibilities in areas such as employee benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, and compliance with employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs including retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Process and administer Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Leave of Absence requests and associated disability paperwork.
• Serve as a secondary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate all activities related to employee benefits.
• Audit and reconcile monthly billing invoices for all group plans.
• Prepare and process records, documents, correspondence, and other materials of a sensitive nature.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Screen applicants, coordinate testing, schedule interviews, administer drug tests, and conduct new/rehire in-processing.
• Update and maintain employee personnel files and records to ensure completeness and compliance with governing agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of current issues, Company Policies, and laws related to employment.
• Update and maintain HR information (HRIS) records and compile reports from the database.
• Counsel, process, and manage requests for Family Medical Leave (FMLA) and other Leave of Absence programs.
• Assist in the administration, tracking, and management of the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
• Maintain and process notices of unemployment claims and potential charges in a timely manner; participate in unemployment hearings as necessary.
• Manage and track employee attendance, including absences, vacation, and leave of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree plus a minimum of 5 years of Human Resources and Benefits experience.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, business periodicals, and governmental regulations.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Strong integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Nice-to-haves

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Flexible working hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.