Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations at our Sanford, Florida location within the food and food processing industry. This position plays a key role in employee support, onboarding administration, compliance activities, and manager guidance in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working onsite Monday through Friday and can confidently handle employee relations matters, HR documentation, and routine reporting with professionalism and sound judgment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full onboarding process for new employees, including employment documents, Form I-9 completion, E-Verify processing, and orientation coordination.

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors by responding to questions related to policies, procedures, benefits, and general employment matters.

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data, including updates for personal information changes, qualifying life events, and other status adjustments.

• Prepare employment verifications, standard HR letters, and other requested documentation in a timely and confidential manner.

• Support employee relations efforts by addressing workplace concerns, assisting with investigations, and partnering with managers on appropriate follow-up actions.

• Guide leaders through performance-related matters such as coaching conversations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and separation processes.

• Assist with workers’ compensation and leave-related administration, including documentation support and communication coordination.

• Generate HR reports, review data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and complete necessary corrections to maintain reliable records.

• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to communicate, organize information, and present HR-related materials.

• Contribute to recruitment and hiring activities for entry-level hourly and blue-collar roles, helping ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process.

For immediate consideration regarding the Human Resources Generalist position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, VP and Practice Director. ***You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Human Resources is preferred.
• At least 5 years of human resources experience in a generalist or similar HR support role.
• Strong background in employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and benefits support.
• Experience handling compliance-related hiring tasks such as I-9 processing, E-Verify, and administration of candidate screening requirements.
• Ability to work fully onsite Monday through Friday in Sanford, Florida.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable supporting a workforce in an operational environment.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar HRIS platform is preferred.