HR Generalist

R3 Strategic Support Grp•Niceville, FL

18d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist is R3’s on-site Human Resources representative for its Niceville, Florida office and reports to the Director of Human Resources & Administration in San Diego, California. The position supports employees and managers throughout the HR lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, leave, payroll support, and HR records and reporting. The HR Generalist works under the Director’s direction, applies R3 policy consistently, and escalates sensitive matters to the Director. Secondary responsibilities include managing day-to-day office operations and site vendor relationships.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of HR generalist experience, including benefits administration, payroll support, and offboarding.
Working knowledge of federal employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, Title VII, and I-9 requirements.
Experience maintaining HRIS data and employee records.
High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with payroll and benefits data.
Discretion in handling confidential information.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a remote supervisor and keep them informed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

ADP experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Payroll processing experience, ideally in ADP.
Experience with government contractors and federal compliance requirements, such as VEVRAA and Section 503.
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
Prior experience as the on-site HR representative in a remote or satellite office.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site HR contact for employees and managers, keep the HR Director informed about employee matters, and consult the Director before acting on employee relations, policy interpretation, or other sensitive issues.
Manage offboarding and separations, including drafting termination letters, coordinating exit logistics and final pay, terminating benefits, issuing COBRA notices, and responding to unemployment claims.
Provide payroll support and act as backup to the HR Director for payroll processing; prepare and audit payroll inputs, resolve discrepancies, and safeguard compensation data.
Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, life-event changes, and carrier coordination, and answer employee benefit questions.
Support on-site onboarding for local new hires, including first-day logistics and Form I-9 verification, and provide backup for company-wide onboarding.
Assist with FMLA and applicable state leave administration, including notices and tracking, under the HR Director’s direction.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HRIS data, and process employment verification requests.
Prepare HR reports, including headcount, turnover, and benefits tracking, for the HR Director and leadership.
Contribute to HR projects and process improvements and perform other duties as assigned.
Oversee day-to-day site operations, including cleaning, janitorial, and other facility vendors.
Manage office supply purchasing and deliveries within budget.
Act as the on-site contact for facility and building issues and escalate them as needed.