Human Resources Jobs in Florida

INTRODUCTION

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day human resources operations while working within the mission, vision, and core values of the organization. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming and professional employee experience from recruitment through onboarding and ongoing employment support. The HR Generalist serves as a primary point of contact for employees, applicants, and new hires and is responsible for coordinating onboarding, orientation, employee follow-up meetings, scheduling, HR administration, and payroll support while maintaining strict confidentiality.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and manage all onboarding activities for new hires, including pre-employment documentation, scheduling, communication, and orientation logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new employees during the onboarding process.
• Conduct and coordinate employee orientation sessions.
• Schedule interviews, onboarding meetings, orientation sessions, and other HR-related meetings.
• Greet applicants, candidates, new hires, employees, donors, guests, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Facilitate 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day employee check-in meetings and track completion.
• Provide reporting and data related to recruitment, onboarding, turnover, vacancies, and new hire trends.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel and onboarding files in accordance with organizational and legal requirements.
• Assist with recruitment processes including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and onboarding preparation.
• Coordinate with IT and department leaders regarding new hire setup, equipment needs, access requests, and distribution lists.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining HR documents, forms, policies, organizational charts, and intranet updates.
• Provide payroll backup support as needed, including assisting with timecard review, payroll processing support, and employee payroll-related questions.
• Assist employees with HR-related questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Support compliance efforts related to onboarding documentation, I-9 completion, and required training.
• Prepare HR-related reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and presentations.
• Assist with coordination of employee events, trainings, wellness initiatives, and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, organizational, and donor information.
• Assist with special HR projects and other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. Employment is at-will and this job description is not an employment contract and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SUCCESS FACTORS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of human resources, onboarding, administrative, or employee support experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, applicants, leadership, donors, and community members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems preferred; Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and business processes.
• Experience coordinating meetings, schedules, and onboarding activities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive working relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and connected to our mission. Our offices are located in a beautiful facility in West Palm Beach, providing a professional and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors. The building is secured during business hours with dedicated safety personnel to help ensure a safe and supportive workplace.

Federation prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth through a collaborative culture and a dedicated employee wellness program that promotes physical, mental, and emotional health. Employees also benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities, including in-house courses through Federation University, cross-departmental trainings, conference participation, professional certifications, and involvement in fellowships and leadership cohorts.

Employees of the Federation also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

Health & Wellness Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Disability and life insurance coverage
- A dedicated employee wellness program focused on overall well-being

Time Off & Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid Jewish and U.S. holidays
- Early office closings on Fridays in observance of Shabbat
- Early closings on many holiday eves

Financial Benefits
- 401 (k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Pre-tax benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

PAY RATE:

We benchmark our salary ranges for new hires in relation to the role, level, and role location; however, we consider a multitude of factors, to include relevant experience, skills, and education/training, to determine compensation within the identified range.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will, and this job description is not an employment contract. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.