Human Resources Generalists

Fort Lauderdale, United States

Job Description: HR Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist manages core human resources functions across employee relations, compliance, HR data, and organizational support. This role requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, strong technical knowledge of HR systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The HR Generalist is a trusted resource who contributes directly to the company’s people-first culture while ensuring HR practices meet regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Director of People Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

Act as the primary point of contact for employee questions, workplace concerns, and policy clarifications.
Conduct timely and objective workplace investigations, document findings and partner with leadership on corrective actions.
Coach managers on conflict resolution, performance management, and communication best practices.
Travel up to 10% to support employee relations needs at company worksites.

Compliance & HR Policy:

Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and other employment regulations.
Prepare and maintain compliance reports, audits, and required documentation.
Keep employee handbooks, policies, and procedures updated with current laws.

HR Analytics & Data Accuracy

Maintain strict data accuracy and confidentiality across HR systems.
Generate HR reports in ADP and Excel to track turnover, headcount, overtime, and other workforce trends.
Use Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, IF formulas, conditional formatting, data validation) to analyze data and provide actionable insights.

HR Operations & Projects

Own the onboarding and offboarding process from start to finish, ensuring compliance and a strong employee experience.
Contribute to HR projects including employee engagement, training initiatives, and process improvements.

Provide workforce data and insights to leadership in support of HR strategy execution.

Payroll & Benefits (Support & Compliance Knowledge)

Apply working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now to ensure employee data accuracy, run reconciliation reports, and prepare payroll audit documentation.
Support benefits processes including enrollments, ACA tracking, and open enrollment communications.
Maintain awareness of wage and hour compliance (FLSA) and leave requirements (FMLA).
Collaborate with payroll leadership to resolve employee payroll and benefits questions efficiently.

Required Skills & Competencies

Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required).
Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now (data, reporting, and benefits modules).
Excel (intermediate): PivotTables, VLOOKUP, IF formulas, conditional formatting, data validation.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws (FLSA, ACA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA).
Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality in data handling.
Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
3–5 years of HR-Generalist experience with exposure to compliance, employee relations, and HR systems.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred.

Working Conditions