HR GENERALIST

Job SummaryUnder the general direction of the Director of Human Resources, responsible for the daily combined operations of the Human Resources department.We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle while serving as a key backup and process improvement partner for payroll operations. This role blends hands-on HR generalist responsibilities with HRIS, payroll support, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, systems-savvy, assertive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Generalist FunctionsSupport all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, benefits enrollment, and employee records management.Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, responding to HR-related inquiries regarding policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and systems.Partner with employees and leaders to support positive employee relations, performance improvement, and fair, consistent application of progressive discipline.Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and employee development initiatives.Complete monthly benefits billing and streamline billing processes.Complete employment verifications and unemployment requests.Provide training to employees relative to timekeeping and benefits enrollment.Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.Partner with managers to provide guidance on HR processes and best practices.Payroll Support & BackupServe as backup for payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.Review payroll data for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and timekeeping information.Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting.Support resolution of payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and urgency.Maintain strong understanding of payroll compliance, including wage and hour laws.HRIS & HRIS ImplementationAct as an HRIS administrator and subject matter expert.Support HRIS implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.Maintain data integrity across HR systems, ensuring accurate employee records and reporting.Develop and maintain HR and payroll reports to support business and compliance needs.Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to troubleshoot system issues and improve system functionality.Projects & Process ImprovementLead and support HR and payroll-related projects, including system implementations, policy updates, and process redesign.Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR and payroll processes, with a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.Document standard operating procedures.Support change management efforts related to new systems, processes, or initiatives.Support the compensation process by participating in external compensation studies and conducting market analyses; evaluate findings and make recommendations for salary ranges, bonus structures, and incentive plans to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.Compliance & AdministrationEnsure compliance with employment laws, payroll regulations, and internal controls.Assist with audits (internal and external), data requests, and regulatory reporting.Maintain confidential employee information with the highest level of discretion.All other duties as assigned.Core Values:Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the wellbeing of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we play through life’s transitions.Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working together with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.Education/Experience:A bachelor's degree preferred with three to five years HR experience. HRIS and Payroll experience preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Valid Florida driver's license.Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Certified Payroll Professional preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Compensation and Benefits:This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSASupplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)Dental insuranceVision InsuranceLife and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)Long term care insurance (company paid)Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)LegalShield (identity protection and more)Bereavement leave for family and petsDirect depositCredit union availabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid time offMileage reimbursementIn-house continuing education opportunitiesDiscounted membership at local area Fitness CenterTuition reimbursementOther employer-sponsored activitiesAvow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.All applicants offered a position are required to complete a screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information, click here #J-18808-Ljbffr