Human Resources Generalist / Specialist

Abacus Group, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group, LLC is seeking an HR Specialist/HR Generalist to join a lean, three-person HR and Operations team in Tampa, FL. The role supports day-to-day HR functions across U.S. and international offices, with a hands-on approach to the full employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable owning responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, handling onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, and HR compliance across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–6 years HR Generalist/Specialist experience.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• Hands-on ADP experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of onboarding, benefits, HRIS, and HR operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple offices and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding across all offices, including documentation, background checks, system setup, and employee transitions.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain accurate employee records in ADP and coordinate payroll updates, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Serve as a contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, HR policies, and general HR matters.
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, employee communications, and other HR documentation.
• Support employee relations, performance management, and annual review processes.
• Assist with recruiting, interview coordination, and new hire activities as needed.
• Support HR compliance, policy development, and consistent HR practices across domestic and international offices.
• Prepare HR reports, track headcount, and maintain accurate personnel files and employee data.
• Partner with Head of HR & Operations on HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.

Skills

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HRIS

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

Recruiting support

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Our client is a boutique financial services firm with offices in New York City, Florida, and Hong Kong. They are seeking an HR Specialist / HR Generalist to join their collaborative, three-person HR and Operations team. This will sit out of their Tampa, FL offices.

Reporting directly to the Head of HR & Operations, this individual will support day-to-day HR functions across the firm's U.S. and international offices. This is a hands‑on role offering broad exposure across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is polished, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable taking ownership in a lean, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding across all offices, including documentation, background checks, system setup, and employee transitions.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and annual open enrollment.
• Maintain accurate employee records in ADP and coordinate payroll updates, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, HR policies, and general HR matters.
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, employee communications, and other HR documentation.
• Support employee relations, performance management, and annual review processes.
• Assist with recruiting, interview coordination, and new hire activities as needed.
• Support HR compliance, policy development, and consistent HR practices across domestic and international offices.
• Prepare HR reports, track headcount, and maintain accurate personnel files and employee data.
• Partner closely with the Head of HR & Operations on HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Approximately 3–6 years of HR Generalist, Specialist, Coordinator, or related HR experience.
• Experience within financial services, investment management, or professional services preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with ADP strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS systems, and general HR operations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently within a small, collaborative team.
• Flexible and willing to take on a broad range of responsibilities across multiple offices.