Human Resources Generalist

Tom Nehl Truck Company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations onsite in Jacksonville, Florida. This role helps coordinate core HR functions across compliance, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and payroll support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with HR functions including employee relations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, leave administration (FMLA, ADA, LOA), payroll support, and administrative duties.
• Provide support across HR functional areas, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, payroll, and compliance.
• Support employee relations by responding to inquiries, documenting concerns, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist with benefits administration, including retirement plan support and guidance for employees with benefit-related questions.
• Facilitate and support HR-led programs and events such as New Hire Orientation, Wellness Programs, and Employee Appreciation events.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation activities starting with intakes, including claim filings, carrier coordination, and case tracking.
• Support return-to-work and light duty processes and help ensure multi-state compliance.
• Process HR forms and ensure accurate, timely data entry in HR systems.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain HR data and reports to support compliance, audits, and business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend HR initiatives to enhance the employee experience.
• Assist with special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an employee-focused approach.
• Ability to handle high volumes of sensitive, confidential, and time-critical information with accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and ability to learn HRIS and other systems quickly.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting or assisting with employee relations, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, or compliance functions.
• Experience with HR reporting or HRIS data management preferred.

Technology

• HRIS

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Employer paid dental insurance
• HSA with an employer contribution
• $20,000 employer paid life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays a year

About Tom Nehl Truck Company

Tom Nehl Truck Company is family owned and operated for over sixty years. The company represents multiple manufacturers including Freightliner, Volvo, Western Star, and Isuzu, and offers a full benefit package including medical, vision, employer paid dental insurance, an HSA with an employer contribution, $20,000 employer paid life insurance, optional life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability plans, along with paid time off and eight paid holidays a year.

Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: Tom Nehl Truck Company will consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
• Drug-Free Workplace: Each candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and various background investigations, including criminal history reports, before employment.