Human Resources Generalist

About the role

This role is based on-site in Fort Myers. The starting salary is $61,500.00, with slight variation possible depending on experience. New hires typically begin at or near this starting rate, based on their qualifications and relevant background.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee and retiree benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary plans)
• Serve as the primary contact for benefits questions and issue resolution
• Lead new hire orientations and support annual open enrollment
• Maintain accurate records, reconcile monthly reports, and partner with vendors
• Oversee daily operations for FRS, 401(a), and 457(b) plans
• Coordinate required reporting with Finance
• Track retirement status changes and ensure compliance
• Facilitate retirement and DROP information sessions
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs
• Serve as the main contact for employees on leave
• Accurately track and ensure legal compliance
• Coordinate smooth return-to-work transitions
• Plan and promote wellness initiatives and events
• Partner with vendors and monitor participation and outcomes
• Support and lead special HR initiatives and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• 3–5 years of generalist experience in HR, with hands-on exposure to benefits, leave, performance management, and compliance
• Solid knowledge of employment and benefits laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA)
• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• PREFERRED: PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with performance management tools

Qualifications

• Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of medium to heavy weight (20-50 lbs.)
• Extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation
• Perception and discrimination of visual cues or signals, and oral and written communication
• No exposure to adverse environmental conditions

Skills

• Knowledge of employment and benefits laws and regulations
• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
• Familiarity with performance management tools

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Good coffee
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

Pay

$61,500.00 starting salary, with slight variation possible depending on experience.

Schedule

Based on site in Fort Myers.