Human Resources (HR) Generalist

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations for a busy team in Florida. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving setting and can balance recruiting, onboarding, employee support, and administrative coordination with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain smooth HR processes, support compliance efforts, and contribute to a positive employee experience across multiple stages of the employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities by reviewing applicants, screening candidates, and coordinating interview schedules for open positions.
• Oversee pre-employment and onboarding processes, including background screenings, orientation planning, and training coordination.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and enter or update employee information within HR systems in a timely manner.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks, benefits support, and tracking employee eligibility for various programs.
• Administer documentation and follow-up related to workers’ compensation matters and other compliance-driven activities.
• Support performance management and employee status changes by preparing records tied to reviews, separations, and other personnel actions.
• Produce and update HR reports, spreadsheets, and workforce data to help monitor operational metrics and staffing activity.
• Help ensure adherence to internal policies and external client or site-specific requirements through consistent HR administration.
• Previous experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or closely related human resources role.
• Working knowledge of employee onboarding, recruiting coordination, benefits administration, and payroll support activities.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and confidence using Excel for tracking, reporting, and record management.
• Understanding of employee relations practices and day-to-day HR administration.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling confidential employee information.
• Comfortable using technology and learning internal systems to support efficient HR processes.