Human Resource Generalist

Yzer Next; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Florida is seeking an HR Generalist to enhance employee relations, manage benefits, and ensure compliance. This role involves recruiting, onboarding, and supporting performance management initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, HR certification, and 2-3 years of HR generalist experience. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in human resources.
• HR certification is a plus.
• 2-3 years of HR generalist experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Conduct workplace investigations.
• Support managers with performance improvement plans.
• Promote a positive employee experience.
• Partner with hiring managers for recruitment.
• Administer employee benefit programs.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws.
• Support performance review processes.
• Process employee status changes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and employment regulations

Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., UKG)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Familiarity with payroll processes and benefits administration

Experience supporting performance management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)

2-3 years of experience in an HR generalist or specialist role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Yzer is seeking an HR Generalist to perform HR-related duties on a professional level and work with all levels of employees to support designated business units. This person will focus on employee relations, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and policy implementation.

The HR Generalist plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Pay Scale: $60K to $68K

Hours: 40 standard, however additional hours will be necessary based on customer needs. M-F.

Job Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and employment matters
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Support managers with coaching, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions
• Promote a positive employee experience and culture

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment
• Coordinate job postings, interviews, and candidate communications
• Conduct onboarding and new hire orientation
• Ensure completion of all pre-employment and onboarding documentation

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits
• Manage leave administration (FMLA, ADA, state leaves, etc.)
• Serve as liaison between employees and benefit providers

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Maintain compliance with employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ADA, EEOC regulations
• Maintain personnel files and HRIS data integrity
• Assist with audits and reporting requirements
• Update and communicate HR policies and procedures

Performance Management & Development

• Support performance review processes
• Assist leadership with goal setting and development planning
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs

HR Operations

• Process employee status changes
• Assist with payroll coordination and timekeeping compliance
• Generate HR reports and metrics
• Support organizational initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field a plus. Will take work experience in lieu of education.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in an HR generalist or specialist role

Skills

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and employment regulations
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with payroll processes and benefits administration
• Experience supporting performance management systems

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office onsite required some flexibility of working from home.
• Primarily sedentary, involving extended periods of sitting at desk using computer, phone and other office equipment.
• Climate Controlled- office setting.
• Quiet to moderately noise, depending on office layout or company activity.
• Occasional walking to attend meetings or for training.
• May involve light lifting up to 20 LBS.

Total Compensation Package

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional HSA.
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Yzer is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please reach out to [e-mail]