Human Resources Generalist

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

Job summary

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of children's entertainment products based in Boca Raton, FL. The HR Generalist will partner with leaders to recruit, onboard, and support employees across the organization.

The role focuses on talent acquisition, HR operations, benefits coordination, and payroll support, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the employee experience. This is a full-time on-site position at our Boca Raton headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with Paycom HRIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee files and HRIS records.
• Support benefits enrollment, payroll coordination, and vendor communication.
• Ensure HR processes comply with regulations and drive process improvements.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee Relations

Benefits Administration

Payroll Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Corporate - Boca Raton, FL 33431
Position Type: Full Time
Human Resources Generalist

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, Cloudco Entertainment, 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 ??? 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.

QualificationsSkills, 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.

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.
• Embrace Humility.
• 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.