HR Generalist (Fully on-site)

PharmaLink•Largo, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department across employee relations, offboarding, leave coordination, compliance, and performance management. This role owns HR processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, following up when things fall through, auditing completeness, and exercising judgment on routine matters. The HR Generalist partners with the HR Director on complex or high-stakes decisions and is expected to handle all responsibilities with professionalism, objectivity, and strict confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
At least 2–3 years of human resources experience or similar.
Familiarity with HR practices and employment-related laws and regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle sensitive matters with integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, including FMLA and ADA.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; general understanding of payroll practices required.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Must be adaptable and flexible in working with a diverse workforce.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Experience with Paylocity HRIS.
Exposure to FMLA, ADA, or leave administration processes.

Responsibilities

Serves as a point of contact for employees and managers for HR inquiries, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and handbook provisions.
Assists with workplace investigations by scheduling meetings, gathering and organizing documentation, taking notes, and managing follow-up; partners with the HR Director on findings and outcomes.
Ensure managers have accurate, policy-aligned documentation for employee relations matters and reviews for completeness before any action is taken.
Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with all staff to preserve objectivity and effectiveness in sensitive HR matters.
Oversees the performance management process by coordinating PIPs and corrective action documentation, tracking deadlines, and ensuring manager follow-through; reviews formal disciplinary actions with the HR Director prior to delivery.
Audits and maintains accurate records of all performance and disciplinary actions in the HRIS, ensuring documentation is complete and properly filed.
Coordinates and oversees the employee offboarding process, ensuring separation documentation is accurate and all required steps are completed; reviews of terminations and involuntary separations with the HR Director before execution.
Conducts exit interviews, documents feedback and ensures accurate separation records are maintained in the HRIS.
Manages leave requests end-to-end, receiving requests, ensuring required documentation is collected, tracking leave status, and communicating timelines and return-to-work expectations to employees and managers.
Reviews leave cases for accuracy and compliance, escalating complex determinations and accommodation decisions to the HR Director as needed.
Tracks and monitors compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and certifications, following up on gaps and reporting status regularly.
Reviews and submits unemployment claim responses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Oversees workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work coordination.
Manages government survey submissions and regulatory reporting requirements.
Analyzes HR data and compiles reports to support KPI tracking and departmental decision-making.
Ensures data integrity in Paylocity by reviewing status changes and employee updates for accuracy.
Helps maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations in partnership with the HR Director.
Provides support across other HR functions as needed to ensure the department operates effectively as a team.
Upholds company values: Integrity, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.