HR Generalist

Paylocity; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Orlando area is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to serve as the sole Human Resources professional for a multi-site organization with locations in Florida and California. The role manages all daily HR operations in a shared services model, supporting employees and leaders across both businesses.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR generalist experience, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, and solid knowledge of multi-state employment laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or APA (FPC/CPP) certification a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Writer skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all day‑to‑day employee and manager needs.
• Lead HR initiatives including Paylocity automation and process improvements.
• Support disciplinary actions, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Process accurate biweekly, multi-state payroll in Paylocity.
• Administer all benefit programs, open enrollment, and benefit communications.
• Manage leaves of absence, accommodations, and workers’ compensation claims.
• Handle unemployment claims, employment verifications, and HR documentation.
• Manage ISO documentation and Project management software & KPI
• Lead all recruiting activities, including sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding, and training coordination.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll

Paylocity

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-state compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / PHR / APA (FPC/CPP) certification a plus

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Adobe Writer

Job description

Description

Location: Orlando area, Florida (on-site role with travel to California as necessary)

Full-Time | ~100 Employees | Supports Two Businesses

Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on HR Generalist to serve as the sole Human Resources professional for our multi‑site organization with locations in Florida and California. This role manages all daily HR operations in a shared services model, supporting employees and leaders across both businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all day‑to‑day employee and manager needs.
• Lead HR initiatives including Paylocity automation and process improvements.
• Support disciplinary actions, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Process accurate biweekly, multi-state payroll in Paylocity.
• Administer all benefit programs, open enrollment, and benefit communications.
• Manage leaves of absence, accommodations, and workers’ compensation claims.
• Handle unemployment claims, employment verifications, and HR documentation.
• Manage ISO documentation and Project management software & KPI
• Lead all recruiting activities, including sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding, and training coordination.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or APA (FPC/CPP) certification a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Writer skills.
• Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong prioritization, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism.
• Solid knowledge of multi‑state employment laws and regulations.
• Prior accounting experience a plus