Human Resources Generalist

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Full time

R100124914

POSITION: Human Resources Generalist

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Role:

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day Human Resources operations of the venue and the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, benefits, compliance, and employee engagement.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager and venue leadership, this position provides firsthand HR support to employees and managers. As part of a two-person HR department, the HR Generalist plays a key role in delivering responsive, effective, and compliant HR services across the venue. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting positions, screening applicants, coordinating and conducting interviews, completing pre-employment requirements, and preparing new hire documentation.

• Coordinate and process new hires, employee status changes, compensation changes, and other employment-related transactions.

• Maintain accurate employee information and records in Workday, ADP, ABI, and other applicable HR systems.

• Organize and maintain confidential employee records and files, including personnel, I-9, medical, workers' compensation, investigation, and disciplinary files in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and enrollment, including the PlanSource benefits platform and 401(k) enrollment.

• Process employee changes related to pay, status, time off, benefits, and other employment matters in accordance with company policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Partner with the Human Resources Manager and management team to address employee concerns, complaints, grievances, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.

• Conduct employee and management interviews and assist with documenting investigations and employee relations matters.

• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, work rules, and workplace expectations, escalating matters to the Human Resources Manager as appropriate.

• Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation, including preparing materials, scheduling sessions, communicating with participants, and tracking completion.

• Assist with training and communicating company policies, procedures, and other HR-related updates.

• Support employee engagement, recognition, team building, volunteer, and other employee programs and communications.

• Assist with the administration and coordination of workers' compensation claims, leaves of absence, and benefits-related processes.

• Conduct exit interviews and assist with tracking employee turnover, engagement feedback, and other HR trends or concerns.

• Partners with management to support staffing and recruitment needs and help ensure appropriate staffing levels for operational success.

• Assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor posting requirements, company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and government reporting requirements.

• Provide HR support during events and non-event days as operationally needed.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with employees and management while demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, and discretion.

• Maintain a strong understanding of venue operations and business needs to provide effective and value-added HR support.

• Assist with general HR office administration, including mail, office supplies, and other departmental needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience may be considered.

• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience preferred.

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, NLRB, workers' compensation, and workplace safety requirements.

• Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, and other HR functions.

• Comfortable presenting information and conducting training or orientation for small and large groups.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with employees and management at all levels.

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to provide professional and responsive support to employees, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, critical thinking skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and matrixed organizational environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred but not required.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Windows.

• Hands-on experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems; experience with ADP, Workday, and ABI.

• Ability to operate and effectively utilize standard office equipment and computer systems.

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology, software, and HR systems as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site, Broward County Convention Center

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.