HR Generalist

Location

Lakeland, FL | Onsite

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Why This HR Generalist Opportunity Stands Out

Are you an HR Generalist looking to grow your career within a mission-driven organization that values leadership, service, and community impact? This faith-based nonprofit is dedicated to developing leaders, strengthening communities, and supporting initiatives that create meaningful and lasting change.

As an HR Generalist, you will receive structured professional development, hands-on training, and mentorship from experienced HR leadership. This HR Generalist role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, training, compensation, and organizational development.

The organization is committed to investing in people and creating an environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to a purpose-driven mission. This HR Generalist position provides a unique opportunity to build leadership skills, expand HR expertise, and prepare for future advancement opportunities within the Human Resources function.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Generalist

• Support full-cycle HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, policy administration, performance management, training, and employee development.
• Learn and perform payroll and benefits administration functions, including ADP payroll processing, benefits enrollment changes, reporting, reconciliations, and employee support.
• Maintain HRIS records, employee files, compliance documentation, handbook acknowledgments, and confidential personnel information.
• Assist with compensation planning, salary benchmarking, budgeting, policy updates, committee support, and organizational HR initiatives.
• Develop expertise across departmental functions while participating in leadership development, cross-training, procedural documentation, and special projects that support organizational continuity and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least three years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting human resources functions such as employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, recruiting, and HRIS management.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and Microsoft Office skills; ADP experience; an HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP); and knowledge of church or nonprofit environments are highly valued.

What You'll Gain as an HR Generalist

• A structured professional development plan with ongoing mentorship and career coaching.
• Broad exposure to recruiting, payroll, benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance, and leadership development.
• Direct partnership with HR leadership and opportunities to participate in strategic organizational initiatives.
• Experience supporting mission-driven programs that positively impact communities and leaders throughout the region.
• A pathway for long-term growth beyond the HR Generalist role, including increased leadership responsibilities and expanded influence within the organization.

Who Thrives in This HR Generalist Role

A successful HR Generalist is service-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about helping employees and leaders succeed. The ideal HR Generalist enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with relationship-building, demonstrates sound judgment and confidentiality, and is motivated by contributing to a mission-focused organization.

The strongest HR Generalist candidates are lifelong learners who embrace professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.