Human Resources Generalist

Vedder Holsters is building a workplace where team members feel inspired, fulfilled, and appreciated. This role supports a fun, collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous growth, while helping lead day-to-day HR operations for a growing team of mid-60s employees.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will report to the Finance & Business Operations Manager and partner with department leaders to strengthen talent acquisition, employee relations, training compliance, and employee experiences. This is a full-time, on-site position in Mount Dora, FL with a Monday to Friday schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Work with hiring managers to design structured recruitment workflows, including role scorecards, standard candidate criteria, and planned interview question guides.
• Manage end-to-end recruiting pipelines using Indeed, including coordinating interview stages.
• Handle background checks, employment verifications, and I-9 eligibility processing.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs, and support employee recognition initiatives.
• Administer performance management workflows, supporting leadership with official review cycles, scorecard tracking, and consistent 1:1 check-in cadence.
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll accurately within payroll software, maintain payroll records, and remit SIMPLE IRA retirement contributions.
• Manage day-to-day HRIS profile administration, security permissions, employee lifecycle data entry, and HR reporting.
• Administer employee health benefits, enrollment changes, leave requests, and compensation change processes.
• Track and document training compliance, including safety programs, anti-harassment, certifications, and aptitude assessments.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of federal, Florida, and local employment regulations to support full policy compliance.
• Handle employment inquiries, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations with confidentiality, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Use Apple Mac OS, Slack, and Monday.com to support HR projects, cross-department communication, and internal workflows.
• Monitor workplace morale, productivity, and health & safety standards across the facility.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on HR management experience.
• Active SHRM-CP certification required.
• Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS and payroll software systems.
• Proficiency with Apple Mac OS, Slack, and Monday.com (or similar project management platforms).
• Advanced skills with spreadsheet data analytics and word processing.
• Proven ability to structure recruitment frameworks and guide hiring managers through hiring steps.
• Thorough knowledge of Florida and federal employment law.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, project management, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Benefits and Perks

• Health insurance with an HSA option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with company contribution match
• Core Life Insurance provided
• Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• On-site employee gym
• Exclusive employee discounts on custom product lines
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary: $26 - $29 per hour (depending on experience and expertise on key functions).
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (8-hour shift).
Location: Mount Dora, FL 32757 (in person, no remote).
Physical requirements: prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer; ability to lift 15 pounds at times.

Vedder Holsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.