HR Generalist

JOB TITLE: HR Generalist

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SKILLS:

• Payroll Exp
• Degree in Human Resources or relative study
• Experience with automating processes

LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)

DURATION: 6m contract to hire

RATE RANGE: $32-44/hr, dependent on experience

POSITION SUMMARY: The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and HR systems. This role plays a key part in improving efficiency by automating HR processes
, optimizing workflows, and leveraging HR technology to enhance accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.

• Administer core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, performance processes, and policy administration
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, and systems
• Support employee relations matters, escalating complex issues as appropriate

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including regular, bonus, and off-cycle payrolls
• Maintain payroll records, timekeeping data, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner with Finance and external payroll vendors to resolve discrepancies and audits
• Support compensation changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits-related payroll inputs

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes (e.g., onboarding, payroll workflows, reporting, data entry)
• Maintain and optimize HRIS, payroll systems, and time-tracking tools
• Develop standardized workflows, templates, and documentation to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
• Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports using automated tools where possible

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, payroll regulations, and internal policies
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and data requests
• Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with data privacy requirements

• Assist with job postings, candidate coordination, and onboarding activities
• Ensure onboarding processes are efficient, automated where possible, and compliant

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience, including hands-on payroll processing
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance
• Demonstrated experience improving or automating administrative processes

• Payroll accuracy and attention to detail
• Process improvement and automation mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, HRIS platforms, and payroll software

Preferred

• Experience implementing or optimizing HR or payroll systems
• Familiarity with automation tools, workflows, or reporting dashboards
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.