HR Generalist

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We’re seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a wide range of Human Resources activities and help strengthen an engaging, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and brings a balanced approach of professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.

This is an onsite position that can be performed in our Gainesville or Tallahassee office.

• Salary and Career Advancement:
  Competitive salary and a solid career path to grow your professional experience that includes career development and training.
• You’re Covered:
  Generous benefits package with comprehensive healthcare options that include healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for all full‑time employees.
• Holidays & PTO: 12 Paid Holidays that include a full week of winter break in December along with a generous PTO program.
• 401(k):
  Firm contributes 4-5% annually, regardless of personal contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Available for eligible education expenses.
• Dress For Your Day:
  Allows professional attire flexibility, including jeans, while requiring business attire for formal client engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of HR experience (or related field) with a solid understanding of HR functions and best practices
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law
• Ability to manage multiple priorities proactively, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to draft policies, procedures, business correspondence, and reports
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• High computer proficiency, including email, MS Office, HRIS, (UKG preferred) and related business/communication tools

As our HR Generalist, you’ll support key HR functions across the employee lifecycle, including:

• Provide support across HR topics such as employment practices, compliance, performance management, employee relations, training, workplace issues, and employee engagement
• Proactively research, develop, revise, and recommend HR best practices, policies, and procedures
• Support end‑to‑end onboarding, ensuring consistent and transparent communication between new hires, hiring leaders, talent acquisition, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate new‑hire paperwork and onboarding items, ensuring legal and Firm compliance and timely completion
• Assist with benefits administration and enrollment, including medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability
• Serve as a liaison between employees, broker, and providers to resolve general benefit questions
• Process enrollments for new hires, open enrollment, and terminations/COBRA
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations, including file maintenance, database updates, tracking and distribution of evaluations, and other HR needs
• Respond to employee and leader inquiries with accurate guidance based on Firm policy language and intent, as well as state and federal employment laws
• Maintain accurate records within the HRIS; query, audit, and compile reports as needed
• Recommend and support process improvements to strengthen efficiency and customer service
• Pa…