HR Generalist (HRG) - Part Time Position - Sarasota, FL

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits package

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee seeks a Part-Time HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, reporting to the Chief of Staff. The role requires discretion, strong communication, and a service-minded approach to employees.

Responsibilities include onboarding and offboarding, HRIS upkeep, payroll timekeeping, benefits enrollment, policy development, and assisting with employee relations while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years HR/administration experience
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and offboarding processes including new hire orientation
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on workplace issues
• Coordinate payroll timecards and biweekly payroll processing
• Assist with benefits enrollment and open enrollment activities

Skills

Discretion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

PHR or SHRM-CP certification or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Reports to: Chief of Staff. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee seeks an organized and detail-oriented Part-Time (25 hrs/week) Human Resources Generalist to support the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the HR department. Job Summary: The HR Generalist will be a highly approachable and trusted point of contact for employees, providing guidance and support across a wide range of workplace and employee-relations matters. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience navigating difficult and sensitive employee conversations, resolving workplace issues, and exercising sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters. Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries are essential.

Essential Responsibilities

• HR Administration: Reporting to CoS, serving as his/her HR Business Partner
• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding processes including new hire orientation, documentation, background searches, and conducting terminations
• Prepare HR-related documents, letters, reports, and correspondence
• Maintain employee personnel files and records in HRIS and internal systems
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers in navigating workplace conflicts
• Implement an incentive-based performance management process (goals, metrics, reviews)
• Administer annual merit increase process (benchmarking, processing, total compensation report)
• Coordinate employee communications, meetings, and HR initiatives
• Create and monitor all JFSM HR-related policies
• Payroll Support: Administer accurate processing of timecards for biweekly payroll
• Review employee time, attendance, PTO, and payroll-related information
• Coordinate payroll changes, new hires, terminations, deductions, and updates
• Work with CFO to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing
• Benefits Administration: Assist with benefit enrollment, changes, and terminations
• Serve as point of contact for routine benefits questions
• Maintain accurate benefits records and assist with open enrollment
• Track benefit-related deadlines and documentation

Key Competencies

• 2+ years HR/HR administration/payroll/benefits or related experience
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or equivalent experience a plus

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $26/hr – $30/hr depending on experience. Position is 25 hours/week; eligible for part-time benefits package.