HR Generalist & People Partner — Engagement & Growth

Gordon Food Service; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

EFAP

Pre-Tax Savings Accounts

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Halperns’ Steak & Seafood in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to partner with the division, manage onboarding, benefits, and employee relations, and drive HR initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s in HR or equivalent experience, plus strong communication skills and Creole language ability.

The position offers medical, dental, EFAP, pre-tax accounts, profit sharing, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in Human Resources and/or 5+ years of HR experience.
• Bilingual in Creole is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HR trends and developments; ability to devise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR business partner between HR Shared Services and the division; understand business needs.
• Support sourcing and retention by attending local job fairs and partnering with community orgs.
• Facilitate workforce planning with local management; oversee interviews training and postings.
• Develop and manage employee recognition programs (e.g., Employee of the Month).
• Promote Halperns’ Diversity and Inclusion vision and initiatives.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives such as HR feedback sessions and regular check-ins.
• Coach leaders on Performance Management and employee relations; support policy guidance.
• Coordinate Leadership Development programs and training tracking.
• Oversee onboarding from offer through first 90 days; ensure paperwork and benefits reviews.
• Manage offboarding, retirement info, and exit surveys for insights.
• Lead annual benefits enrollment; support wellness and retirement plans.
• Track Workers’ Comp, disability, and FMLA; coordinate return-to-work scenarios.
• Provide HR metrics insights (turnover, hires, diversity, etc.).
• Handle unemployment claims, training records, new hire data entry, and vendor bill reviews.
• Plan and support HR events; foster a positive work environment.
• Perform additional HR functions as required.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

HR knowledge

Creole (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS software

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Halperns’ Steak & Seafood in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to partner with the division, manage onboarding, benefits, and employee relations, and drive HR initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s in HR or equivalent experience, plus strong communication skills and Creole language ability.

The position offers medical, dental, EFAP, pre-tax accounts, profit sharing, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.