HR GENERALIST

Avow Hospice•Naples, FL

14d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist is responsible for the daily combined operations of the Human Resources department. This role supports the full employee lifecycle and serves as a key backup and process-improvement partner for payroll operations. It combines hands-on HR generalist responsibilities with HRIS administration, payroll support, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, systems-savvy, assertive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position supports HR and payroll operations, employee relations, benefits, performance management, compliance, HRIS implementation and maintenance, reporting, compensation analysis, audits, and process improvement. It has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The role is performed in office conditions with usually moderate noise. Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization and will only hire nicotine-free individuals. Applicants offered a position must complete a screening through the Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Three to five years of HR experience.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Ability to maintain confidential employee information with discretion.
Avow will only hire nicotine-free individuals; applicants offered a position must complete a screening through the Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
HRIS experience preferred.
Payroll experience preferred.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, benefits enrollment, and employee records management.
Respond to employee inquiries about HR policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and systems.
Partner with employees and leaders on employee relations, performance improvement, and consistent application of progressive discipline.
Support performance management, including goal setting, reviews, and employee development initiatives.
Complete monthly benefits billing and streamline billing processes.
Complete employment verifications and unemployment requests.
Train employees on timekeeping and benefits enrollment.
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Advise managers on HR processes and best practices.
Back up payroll processing and help ensure 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.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
Maintain understanding of payroll compliance, including wage and hour laws.
Administer the HRIS and serve as a subject matter expert.
Support HRIS implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across HR systems.
Develop and maintain HR and payroll reports for business and compliance needs.
Work with internal stakeholders and vendors to troubleshoot system issues and improve functionality.
Lead and support HR and payroll projects, including system implementations, policy updates, and process redesign.
Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
Document standard operating procedures and support change management for new systems, processes, or initiatives.
Support compensation processes by participating in external compensation studies and conducting market analyses; evaluate findings and recommend salary ranges, bonus structures, and incentive plans.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, payroll regulations, and internal controls.
Assist with internal and external audits, data requests, and regulatory reporting.
Maintain confidential employee information with discretion.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance options, including PPO with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP with HSA.
Supplemental benefits, including hospital confinement, accident, and/or cancer coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term care insurance.
Retirement savings plan with TSA/403(b) matching program.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
LegalShield, including identity protection.
Bereavement leave for family and pets.
Direct deposit.
Credit union availability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off.
Mileage reimbursement.
In-house continuing education opportunities.
Discounted membership at a local area fitness center.
Tuition reimbursement.
Other employer-sponsored activities.