Human Resources Generalist

Halperns' Steak & Seafood•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist serves as the HR business partner between HR Shared Services and the division, supporting local business needs across recruiting, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and HR administration. The role partners with local management and Talent Management Sourcing to support workforce planning, sourcing, and retention. It also helps advance the Gordon Food Service Diversity and Inclusion vision and initiatives, provides HR metrics and insights, and plans division HR events and programs. The position oversees employee processes from hiring through departure, including onboarding, benefits enrollment, offboarding, and support for Workers’ Compensation, disability, and FMLA cases. The role is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Halperns’ offers medical, prescription drug, and EFAP benefits after 30 days, dental and vision coverage, other voluntary plans, pre-tax saving accounts, profit sharing, and a family culture with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of GFS culture, policies, and employment-related laws and regulations.
Knowledge of current trends and developments in Human Resources.
Ability to develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity, using policies and practices for guidance.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word-processing, presentation, email, internet, and HRIS software applications.
Knowledge of general office equipment.
Provide most recent employment experience for the application to be considered complete.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in Human Resources.
Five or more years of experience with broad knowledge of Human Resources functions.
Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

Serve as the HR business partner between HR Shared Services and the division, maintaining an understanding of business needs.
Support sourcing and retention by attending local job fairs, partnering with community organizations, and working with Talent Management Sourcing on hard-to-fill positions.
Facilitate workforce planning with local management, ensure hiring managers complete Interview Skills Training, and administer internal job postings and offers.
Develop and manage employee recognition programs for accomplishments, work anniversaries, and milestones.
Promote and support the Gordon Food Service Diversity and Inclusion vision, guiding principles, and initiatives.
Implement employee engagement initiatives, including 45-Day HR Feedback Sessions and regular employee check-ins.
Coach leaders on performance management, assist with employee relations and policy issues, and promote an open-door policy.
Facilitate Leadership Development programs, track required training completion, and coordinate learning activities.
Oversee onboarding from offer through the first 90 days, including paperwork, screenings, benefits reviews, orientation, and company policies and culture.
Administer offboarding, including paperwork, retirement information, employee relations, and departure surveys.
Lead annual benefits enrollment and support wellness initiatives, retirement plans, and health benefits.
Track and report Workers’ Compensation, short- and long-term disability, and FMLA cases; oversee return-to-work processes and liaise among employees, managers, and Shared Services.
Provide HR metrics and insights on turnover, new hires, diversity, Departure View data, and AAP.
Process unemployment claims, manage training records, enter new hires into the HR system, and review vendor bills for accuracy.
Plan and support HR events, including training, wellness programs, orientation, open enrollment, and other division HR initiatives.
Perform additional HR functions as required to support the division’s success.