HR Generalist

Full-Time/Exempt 

MacDonald Training Center (MTC) is seeking an experienced HR Generalist who is passionate about employee engagement, organizational excellence, and maintaining a welcoming, service-oriented environment. This role is essential in supporting our workforce and ensuring compliance across key HR functions.

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Position Summary

The HR Generalist performs a wide range of professional-level human resources duties, including benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, employment law compliance, HRIS management, training coordination, and wellness initiatives. This role serves as a key resource to team members and partners closely with the Chief HR & People Officer (CHRPO) to promote a positive, people-first culture across the organization.

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Key Responsibilities

Employee Support & Engagement

• Provide welcoming, people-first assistance to all employees.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment.

HRIS & Records Management

• Work extensively within Paylocity to manage HRIS entries, employment changes, and document uploads.
• Manage Brivo assignments and ensure proper tracking of equipment in Paylocity.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant employee files, including current job descriptions.

Recruiting, Onboarding, Training & Compliance

• Recruiting and onboarding processes for staff positions, in addition to support for interns, and volunteers. Processing background checks and drug screening for new hires.
• Manage training processes for staff in service areas, track APD-required training, and assist with system automation. This includes coordinating training such as CPR/First Aid and defensive driving.
• Ensure compliance with APD, HIPAA, EEOC, Workers’ Compensation, and all federal and state labor laws.
• Assist CHRPO with annual performance evaluations and compliance audits.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer benefits and serve as liaison between employees and benefit vendors.
• Oversee FMLA, leaves of absence, STD, LTD, and Worker’s Compensation, ensuring timely processing and follow-up.
• Serve as the HR contact for benefit vendor billing and reconciliations.
• Perform biweekly 401(k) reconciliation post-payroll.
• Assist with open enrollment activities under the guidance of the CHRPO.

Wellness, Culture & Events

• Chair the annual Health Fair committee and coordinate wellness initiatives.
• Serve on the Employee Celebrations Team, assisting with employee events and recognition efforts.
• Support Development in ensuring volunteer screenings and required APD trainings are completed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support departmental procedures, audits, and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Assists CHRPO in managing custodial staff (1).
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity in all HR functions.
• Complete filing, copying, scanning, and general administrative tasks as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and committee work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional-level human resources experience.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification is preferred.
•  Maintains up-to-date knowledge of HR trends, best practices and regulations.
• Strong customer service with a people-first mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with HRIS systems required; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office - intermediate in Word, Excel, Outlook required. Familiarity with databases, a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Functions under timelines and being responsive. 
• Excellent judgment, follow-through, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Must pass a Level II fingerprinting/background check and drug screening.

Compensation: Up to the low $50K range depending on qualifications.

Location: 5420 W Cypress St. Tampa, FL 33706 

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. 
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are friendly, focused on people-first and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!   

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.