Human Resources Generalist

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to lead day-to-day human resources operations for a construction company with active projects in Florida. This role partners with leadership, accounting, safety, project teams, and field personnel to keep HR processes compliant, organized, and responsive to business needs. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, practical knowledge of employment practices, and the ability to manage a broad range of HR responsibilities with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead core human resources activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding support, onboarding, status changes, employee relations matters, and offboarding procedures.
• Oversee new employee preparation by issuing employment documents, verifying work authorization, entering employee records into internal systems, and maintaining accurate personnel files before start dates.
• Support weekly payroll processing by reviewing timekeeping data and coordinating payroll-related information.
• Manage certified payroll and related documentation to help meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation activity, including incident reporting, claim follow-up, communication with carriers, and return-to-work support.
• Handle benefits-related administration such as health coverage, retirement plan coordination, annual pay updates, per diem tracking, bonus-related processing, and other employee compensation support tasks.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance by collecting invoices, reviewing lien releases, confirming insurance documentation, and preparing payment packages for biweekly processing.
• Arrange required drug and alcohol testing and help maintain compliance records tied to onboarding and ongoing employment obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in a broad HR Generalist role with the ability to independently manage human resources responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, separations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Working familiarity with payroll support, timekeeping practices, employee documentation, I-9s, W-4s, and certified payroll processes.
• Experience administering benefits programs, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and related employee support activities.
• Ability to manage subcontractor documentation, insurance verification, lien release tracking, and payment support details.
• Solid understanding of employment practices and confidence advising managers on appropriate HR actions.
• Highly organized, discreet, proactive, and detail oriented, with the ability to work effectively without close oversight.
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.