Human Resources Generalist

Basic Fun, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional remote Friday

Job summary

Basic Fun! is seeking an HR Generalist to shape the employee experience at our Boca Raton headquarters. You will partner with leaders to drive recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and employee relations while helping scale our growing global brand.

In this full-time, on-site role, you will manage day-to-day HR operations, maintain accurate HRIS records (Paycom preferred), and implement process improvements to enhance engagement and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Paycom experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for creating outstanding employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.
• Partner with managers to forecast staffing needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for future hiring.
• Conduct screening interviews and coordinate interviews.
• Coordinate background checks and references.
• Deliver exceptional candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.
• Track recruiting metrics and improve hiring effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external agencies to supplement recruiting when needed.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

HRIS systems

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality & integrity

Microsoft Office

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

3+ years HR experience

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children’s entertainment products that bring smiles to people of all ages. Our iconic brands and innovative product portfolio are sold by leading retailers and distributors in over 60 countries around the world. Basic Fun! has an omni-channel go-to market strategy with a strong presence online, in- store as well as in family entertainment venues. The Company is proud to have long-standing, valued product partnerships with A-List Licensors, including Hasbro, Disney, Mattel, Nintendo, Pokémon, Netflix, Coca Cola, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Authentic Brands, NFL and NBA. Basic Fun! manages a portfolio of iconic powerhouse brands that include Care Bears™, Tonka®, Lite Brite®, K’nex®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinker Toys®, Playhut®, Uncle Milton®, Fisher Price Classics®, Mash’ems®, Littlest Pet Shop® and Arcade 1Up®, and many other trusted brands. All of us at Basic Fun! are dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist plays a key role in shaping the employee experience at Basic Fun! From recruiting exceptional talent to supporting employees throughout their employment journey, this position partners with leaders across the organization to help create a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, engaged, and empowered to do their best work.

Working closely with the Director of Accounting & HR Services, the HR Generalist will lead day-to-day HR operations, talent acquisition, employee lifecycle administration, benefits and payroll coordination, and HR process improvements while helping build an HR function that supports the continued growth of the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews and coordinate interviews.
• Coordinate background checks, references, and pre-employment activities.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring effectiveness.
• Partner with external recruiting agencies when specialized recruiting support is needed while helping reduce agency reliance whenever possible.

HR Operations & Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Prepare and process Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) and employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee files and HRIS records.
• Process employee status changes including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Prepare employment verification requests and other HR documentation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for routine employee HR questions.

Benefits & Payroll Coordination

• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Review and approve Qualifying Life Events within Paycom.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and coordinate with vendors, brokers, and Paycom as needed.
• Review monthly benefit invoices and assist with benefit reconciliations.
• Review employee timecards and monitor manager approvals.
• Assist with PTO administration and payroll-related documentation.
• Prepare payroll support documentation and Personnel Action Forms to facilitate payroll processing.
• Respond to routine payroll inquiries and elevate complex matters as appropriate.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain HR records in accordance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Support annual compliance activities and required labor law postings.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, increase efficiency, and enhance employee experience.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Paycom experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for creating outstanding employee experience.

Location

Full-time on-site position located at our company headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

We believe strongly in the philosophy that we are Better Together and that the collaboration and teamwork of being with each other in the office supports our culture the best. We work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Friday designated as our optional remote workday.

OUR CORE VALUES!

• We Love Delivering WOW!
• Act with Integrity and Do the Right Thing.
• Inspire Passion for Creativity and Innovation.
• Be Disciplined to Create Lasting Impact.
• Play, Have Fun and Laugh Together.
• Pursue Growth and Learning.
• Hustle and Act with a Sense of Urgency.
• Commit to Excellence.
• Gratitude Keeps Us Grounded.

Basic Fun! is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud of our inclusive culture.