Human Resources Generalist

Based in Bonita Springs, FL onsite at Sunshine Ace Hardware's Support Office, the Human Resources Generalist manages end-to-end payroll and benefits administration, HRIS oversight, and support for the full employee lifecycle in a full-time capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for all associates, including time record audits, processing of commissions and bonuses, handling garnishments, and updating tax statuses.
• Rectifies payroll discrepancies in collaboration with timekeepers, store managers and the accounting team, ensuring time records are accurate and complete.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports covering gross earnings, taxes, hours worked, vacation accruals, deductions, and nontaxable wages.
• Ensures compliance with payroll policies and applicable statutes related to FLSA, wage and hour laws, deferral programs, tax status, and wage reduction programs; reports changes as needed.
• Manages all aspects of employee benefits, including annual open enrollment, ongoing monthly eligibility tracking, COBRA administration, and reconciling monthly invoices for payment.
• Conducts annual open enrollment and ongoing monthly benefits enrollment processes.
• Maintains HRIS records and generates reports from the system.
• Proposes new approaches, policies and procedures to increase efficiency and service levels within the department.
• Ensures compliance with governmental and labor reporting requirements including EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, the DOL, workers’ compensation, and OSHA; develops and maintains records and logs for all.
• Assists with the administration of all leave-of-absence requests (FMLA, medical, personal, and disability), ensuring legal compliance and timely communication with associates; processes disability paperwork per established procedures and laws.
• Supports workers’ compensation processes from incident reporting to return-to-work coordination; maintains regular communication with injured associates and managers to manage any restrictions.
• Provides expert guidance to managers and associates regarding payroll discrepancies, timekeeping, benefit plans, leave policies, and general employee relations.
• Maintains associate records and personnel files.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to anticipate team needs and engage proactively with day-to-day functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interviewing capabilities; able to work independently and as part of a team; well organized and self-starting.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and demonstrate strong time management and prioritization.
• Knowledge of Human Resource systems, payroll systems, and Google Suite products.

Technologies

• HRIS
• Google Suite

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• Flexible, family-oriented environment

Physical Demands

• Primary duty is an office environment with the potential to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds; push and pull tasks as needed.
• Frequent use of a computer keyboard and other office equipment; clear verbal communication is required.

Other Qualifications

• Valid State of Florida Driver License with a clean driving record in line with the company’s insurance standards.
• May require evening and weekend work to support company events; occasional out-of-town travel 2-3 times per year for industry events or professional development.