HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reports To: HR Director

Are you ready to make an impact in a firm that values people as much as performance?
Merlin Law Group is seeking a proactive Human Resources Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about helping people and processes flourish.

At Merlin, we champion excellence, integrity, and growth—for our clients and our team. As part of our HR department, you’ll help drive initiatives that strengthen our culture, support our employees, and fuel our firm’s continued success.

What You’ll Do:

As our HR Generalist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding and engagement to compliance and performance. In this dynamic position, you will:

• Administer and enhance HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Support payroll processing and ensure accuracy of timekeeping and paid time off tracking.
• Manage benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee communication.
• Partner with hiring managers on recruiting, onboarding, and background checks.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with performance management processes and development plans.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and generate insightful reports.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and team-building events.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with broad generalist exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of HR laws, practices, and systems.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Structure
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Discount Program & Insurance
• Generous 401(k) matching
• Hybrid Work Schedule

If you’re an HR professional who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and creating a workplace where people thrive, apply today!

Note to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies: Thank you for your interest in our job advertisement. To streamline our communication process, we kindly request that you direct all inquiries to careers@merlinlawgroup.com. Please, no phone calls or direct emails to our employees. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to collaborating with you.

Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.