Human Resources Generalist

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Lakeland (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A well-respected accounting firm in Lakeland is looking to hire its first HR professional to support its culture and business growth. This role involves managing the recruitment process, onboarding new employees, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant experience and a BS/BA in Business Administration. This position offers a salary between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00 annually and is designed for full-time on-site work.

Qualifications

4+ years of relevant HR experience.
Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar role.
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for new hires.
Ensure compliance with HR regulations and laws.
Address employee concerns and relations.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Recruitment management

Onboarding processes

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration

HR training or certification

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Job Overview

The client is seeking to hire its first HR professional to support culture and grow its business. This role reports directly to the CFO and provides support to the management team across the enterprise.

Location: On-site in Lakeland.

Responsibilities

Recruitment: manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from creating job postings and working with temporary agencies to conducting interviews in conjunction with the hiring manager.
Onboarding: prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new‑hire onboarding processes, coordinating with cross‑functional departments to deliver an exceptional first‑day experience.
Termination: facilitate paperwork, coordinate with management, update HRIS, benefit providers and personnel files.
Employee Relations: address employee concerns, absence and health issues, conduct, capability and other employee relations matters.
Benefits Administration: manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, PTO and other perks.
Compliance: ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, updating policies and procedures as necessary.
Training and Development: develop a system to track training and current cross‑training within departments.
Training and Development: identify training needs, coordinate workshops, and support professional development for employees.
Performance Management: assist with performance evaluations, feedback, and goal setting.
Data Analysis: salary study for hiring, annual evaluation, and job descriptions changes.
Employee Recognition: coordinate recognition communication and deliverables.
Data Analysis: gather and analyze HR metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
HR Systems: manage and maintain HRIS.
Employee Handbook: assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations.
Administrative tasks: related to new‑hire orientations, employee record maintenance, exit interviews, including data entry in HRIS and audits for accuracy and compliance.
Performs professional and other administrative duties assigned by the CFO in addition to the above delineated responsibilities.
Consistently demonstrates and models the internal What Makes Us Great company culture.