HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Underwater Mechanix Services, LLC (UMX) | Jacksonville, FL

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Benefits: Employee benefits package, paid time off, and paid holidays

UMX is an established marine construction and commercial diving company seeking an organized, approachable HR Generalist to manage recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations.

The HR Generalist takes ownership of day-to-day recruiting, onboarding, employee recordkeeping, and HR administrative processes. This person is expected to manage routine responsibilities independently, keep deadlines on track, and follow tasks through to completion, escalating matters that require management approval or additional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting through Indeed and BambooHR, including job postings, candidate sourcing and screening, interview coordination, and the offer process.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including required paperwork, initiating background checks and drug screenings, and helping employees prepare for their first day.
• Set up new hires and maintain employee records in BambooHR and ADP Workforce Now, ensuring information stays accurate and current across both systems.
• Maintain employee benefits records in Employee Navigator, keeping enrollment information and employee updates organized and current.
• Track employee review schedules and follow up with managers to ensure reviews are completed on time.
• Keep job descriptions and role scorecards up to date across the organization, working with management to confirm responsibilities and expectations.
• Support disciplinary recordkeeping by helping managers maintain accurate, complete, and organized documentation.
• Assist employees with questions and concerns, providing clear guidance and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• Coordinate new hire equipment needs with UMX's IT provider, serving as the liaison to help ensure required equipment is ready when employees start.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, management, psychology, organizational leadership, industrial/labor relations, or a related field.
• Current SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
• A minimum of three years of relevant HR experience, including hands-on full-cycle recruiting, employee onboarding, and HR administration.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Clear communication skills and a professional, helpful approach with employees and managers.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Comfort with routine data entry, documentation, scheduling, and working across multiple software systems.
• Ability to manage routine HR responsibilities independently and recognize when additional guidance or approval is needed.

Experience with BambooHR and ADP Workforce Now is preferred. Familiarity with Indeed and Employee Navigator is a plus.

If you enjoy supporting employees, coordinating hiring, and keeping HR processes organized, we encourage you to apply with your resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Underwater Mechanix Services, LLC (UMX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with applicable law. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status (including protected veteran status), military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

UMX provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who need an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

Employment Requirements

Offers of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks, drug screenings, reference verification, and fulfillment of position-specific licensing, certification, or security requirements, as permitted by law. All new hires must complete employment eligibility verification. UMX participates in E-Verify and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.