HR Generalist/Admin Assistant

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is family owned and operated and has been in business for 40 years. We are celebrating being one of the Nation’s Top Workplaces after receiving the honor of being granted the Orlando Sentinel’s Top Workplaces award two years in row in 2024 and 2025! We are a Commercial and Industrial Electrical contractor, performing Heavy Industrial Electrical, Highway Lighting, Traffic Signalization projects, and much more. We work with both corporate clients and government entities and maintain yearly contracts with Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation. With two locations in Orange City and St. Augustine, we offer services throughout the state of Florida. Chinchor Electric is seeking a highly motivated and hardworking Human Resource Generalist/Administrative Assistant for our newly opened St. Augustine location. This is an in-office position that operates independently from the HR team, which is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Orange City, Florida. The role requires strong self-direction and the ability to collaborate effectively with a remote team. Join our team, apply today! Educational Opportunities and Benefits Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options) Vision Life Insurance 401K + Match Christmas Bonus Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities through the 4-year Florida Electrical Apprenticeship & Training (FEAT) and Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) apprenticeship programs. Paid certifications including: CDL-A Crane Certification (rigging, signaling, operating) IMSA Maintenance of Traffic Traffic Signal Technician Levels I, II, and III Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt Pay: $70,000, Annually Responsibilities Human Resource Generalist – Under remote oversight of the Human Resource Manager Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and HR-related concerns. Assist managers with employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance issues. Conduct terminations and assist with offboarding requirements. Conduct investigations related to workplace concerns and policy violations as needed. Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions. Assist with annual open enrollment processes. Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave policies. Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives. Maintain accurate and compliant employee benefits records, personnel files and HRIS records. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Assist in coordination of recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screenings, interview scheduling, and offer administration. Assist in completion of pre-employment screenings and required documentation. Other duties as assigned. Administrative Assistant - Under direct oversight of the Operations Manager Handle telephone and routing of all incoming calls. Sort through and distribute all incoming mail & send outgoing mail daily. Coordinate purchasing & tracking of the current on-hand office supplies. Copy, sort, and file records (manually or electronically) related to office activities, business transactions, and other matters. Other related duties as assigned. Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience 3+ years of experience in Human Resources field. 1+ years of experience in Administrative Support. Experience with employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, and compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices. Experience working with various HRIS (Paycor or similar) and server-based filing systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Ability to work independently and remain productive in an office setting while supporting a remote team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Physical Demands Must be able to perform multiple tasks and can handle the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, typing, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 30lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer Chinchor Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, sexual stereotyping, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Drug Free Workplace To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, to protect Chinchor Electric, Inc. property, and to ensure efficient operations, Chinchor Electric, Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. This policy applies to all employees and other individuals who perform work for Chinchor Electric, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr