Human Resources Specialist

James Moore & Co., P.L. is a Top 200 public accounting and business consulting firm located in Florida with offices in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee. Our practice includes tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, data analytics and business intelligence, and business advisory services. Our diverse industry specializations include start-up technology, healthcare, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, higher education, construction, and real estate. For more information about our firm, please visit us at: www.jmco.com.

We’re searching for a Human Resources Specialist to join our team. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for organizing various parts of the employee life cycle from the moment the employee signs an offer letter through their termination. These responsibilities include administering all benefit programs, developing and usage of the Firm’s HRIS, human resources analytics, and general assistance for all employees.

This is a full-time onsite position (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time Zone), and the selected candidate can work out of our Gainesville, Daytona Beach or Tallahassee, Florida office.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Salary and Career Advancement: Competitive salary and a solid career path to grow your professional experience that includes career development and training.
• You’re Covered: Comprehensive Healthcare covering 100% of basic healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.
• 401(k): Firm contributes 4-5% annually, regardless of personal contributions.
• "Dress For Your Day": Allows professional attire flexibility, including jeans, while requiring business attire for formal client engagements.
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays including a full week of winter break in December.
• Work Schedules: Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Parental Leave, and Summer Schedule.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for eligible education expenses.

Required Education and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration.
• 2+ years of human resources information systems experience. UKG preferred.
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with Power BI experience a plus.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling).
• Proficiency in HRIS systems administration, reporting, and optimization.
• Experience managing and administering employee benefits programs with accuracy and compliance focus.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering presentations that clearly communicate complex data and insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends and support data-driven HR strategies.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certified human resources professional (SHRM-CP or PHR)
• Prior experience in public accounting or another professional services organization.

What you will do in this role:

• Maintain knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws, including multi-state rules for remote employees.
• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork.
• Oversee and maintain optimal functions of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, data reports, and analytics to support data-driven decision making for senior leadership and HR staff.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate the organization’s compensation philosophy, structure, and salary bands to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and alignment with strategic business goals.
• Ensure all HR technology and systems comply with data security and privacy requirements while understanding functionality to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Administer all functions of the Firm’s benefits program, including open enrollment, accuracy of the benefits portal and enrollments, relations with brokers, service as point of contact for inquiries, and eligibility rules to maintain compliance with IRS rules.
• Maintain job descriptions for active roles within the Firm, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with all regulations.
• Aid with firm compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and redirect to their appropriate parties as it relates to human resources.
• Reconcile and process invoices; resolve discrepancies with vendors and payroll.
• Coordinate with other aspects of the human resources department as duties overlap.

Start the conversation by applying here: https://careers.jmco.com/.

James Moore & Co., CPAs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a background check including a criminal record check, reference check, credit check, employment, and education verification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement will be considered property of James Moore & Co., and we will not be responsible for any fees or obligations related to such submissions.

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