Senior HR Generalist

Randstad USA; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Florida to drive end-to-end HR operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and department managers. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, practical solutions, and measurable improvements across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, policy administration, and HR compliance.

You will lead cross-functional HR initiatives, ensure policy and SOP alignment, and collaborate with Finance on payroll changes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience across multiple functional areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory standards; confidentiality is essential.
• Pre-employment background checks and drug screenings are required prior to hire. EOE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve core HR operations; partner with executive leadership and managers.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, policy administration, and HR reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate payroll changes and personnel records.
• Coordinate training, compliance, and cross-functional HR projects.

Skills

Phones

Organizational Skills

ADP-HR

Interpersonal Skills

Systems Support

Handling Confidential Information

Problem Solving

Adapting to Change

SCREENING

Scheduling

HRIS

HRMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

ADP-HR

HRIS

HRMS

Job description

Randstad is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced, solutions-driven Senior HR Generalist. In this role, you will lead the execution and continuous improvement of core HR operations while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and department managers. We are seeking an independent thinker who looks beyond daily task coordination to evaluate root causes, formulate practical solutions, and deliver measurable operational results.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end talent acquisition, candidate pre-screening, reference checks, and hiring manager communication. Coordinate a compliant, engaging onboarding process, new-hire orientations, and out-of-state employment registrations.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Serve as an objective, responsive partner for employee inquiries and conflict resolution. Conduct thorough investigations, draft corrective action recommendations with VP alignment, and support positive employee engagement initiatives.
• Benefits & Policy Administration: Oversee daily benefits operations, Open Enrollment, COBRA coordination, carrier relations, and record management. Maintain and audit HR policies, Employee Handbooks, and operational SOPs for ongoing compliance.
• HR Operations & Reporting: Partner with Finance to verify accurate employee records and payroll changes. Manage electronic personnel files and analyze operational data to address discrepancies proactively.
• Training & Compliance: Coordinate organizational development programs, track training completion, support workplace safety protocols, and execute assigned cross-functional HR projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience across multiple functional areas. Background in retail, manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Proven problem-solving ability, upward communication skills, strict confidentiality, and working knowledge of employment laws and regulatory standards.
• Work Authorization: Pre-employment background checks and drug screenings are required prior to hire. EOE.

Salary & Compensation

salary: $61,000 - $95,000 per year

Working Hours

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Own and coordinate the recruitment workflow within approved practices, including postings, resume reviews, candidate pre-screening, reference checks, hiring-manager communication, and timely follow-up with candidates.
• Evaluate recruiting effectiveness, candidate flow, process delays, and hiring manager feedback; diagnose gaps and recommend specific improvements to the VP of HR before making changes.
• Coordinate a consistent, effective onboarding experience, including employment documentation, background and drug screening, new-hire training schedules, and follow-up on onboarding requirements.
• Partner with the VP of HR to draft or update position descriptions. Coordinate withholding and state unemployment insurance registration when the company hires an employee in a new state, in partnership with appropriate internal or external resources.

Skills

• Phones
• Organizational Skills
• ADP-HR
• Interpersonal Skills
• Systems Support
• Handling Confidential Information
• Problem Solving
• Adapting to Change
• SCREENING
• Scheduling
• HRIS
• HRMS

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.