HR Generalist

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HR Generalist

HR Service Center Full Time Niceville, FL, US

6 days ago Requisition

HR Generalist

Location: Niceville, FL

Worksite: On-site

Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports To: Director of Human Resources & Administration (San Diego, CA)

Pay Range: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience

Posted: October 22, 2026

Position Summary

The HR Generalist is R3’s on-site Human Resources representative for its Niceville, FL office and reports to the Director of Human Resources & Administration in San Diego, CA. The role supports employees and managers across the HR lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, leave, payroll support, and HR records and reporting. The HR Generalist works under the Director’s direction, applies R3 policy consistently, and escalates sensitive matters to the Director.

Secondary duties include managing day-to-day office operations and vendor relationships for the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Human Resources (Primary Duties)

• Serve as the on-site HR point of contact for employees and managers. Keep the HR Director informed of all employee matters, and consult the Director before taking action on employee relations, policy interpretation, or other sensitive issues.
• Manage the offboarding and separation process, including drafting termination letters, exit logistics, final pay coordination, benefits termination and COBRA notices, and responses to unemployment claims.
• Provide payroll support and serve as backup to the HR Director for payroll processing. Prepare and audit payroll input, resolve discrepancies, and protect the confidentiality of compensation data.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, life-event changes, and carrier coordination, and serve as a resource for employee benefit questions.
• Provide on-site onboarding support for local new hires, including first-day logistics and Form I-9 verification, and serve as backup for company-wide onboarding.
• Assist with leave administration (FMLA and applicable state requirements), including notices and tracking, under the direction of the HR Director.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel records and HRIS data, and process employment verification requests.
• Prepare HR reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, and benefits tracking) for the HR Director and leadership.
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and other duties as assigned.

Office & Facility Management (Secondary Duties)

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, including cleaning, janitorial, and other facility vendors.
• Manage office supply purchasing and deliveries within budget.
• Serve as the on-site contact for facility and building issues, and elevate them as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of HR generalist experience, including benefits administration, payroll support, and offboarding.
• Working knowledge of federal employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, Title VII, I-9).
• Experience maintaining HRIS data and employee records. ADP experience preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with payroll and benefits data.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a remote supervisor and keep them informed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Payroll…