Human Resources Generalist

WHO ARE WE?

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career.

For over 30 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities.

We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team!  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing professional level human resources related work in the following functional areas: recruitment, orientation, benefits administration, policy and implementation and performance management. Working in accordance with the established policies, and procedures, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the HR Director and HR Manager assisting with the administration of all HR activities. Maintains confidentiality of employee records. This position is responsible for all aspects of recruitment.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Human Resources Generalist:

• Ensure that Corporate and state requirements for completion of all post offer / pre-employment checks (criminal background, abuse and licensure checks, drug testing, reference check, health/communicable disease screenings) are requested and completed (prior to the employee’s start date) and documented in the employee’s personnel file.
• Prepare and conduct New Hire Orientation(s) with the community leadership team and with new hires.
• Report all new hires, status changes (leaves of absence, classification, and wage changes) and changes that affect participation in benefit programs for community staff.
• Provide all eligible new hires benefits packets and ensure receipt documentation is placed in file.
• Assist with reconciling timecards, and hire/referral bonus, for accuracy before submitting payroll. Ensure all time edit data entries are accompanied by the completed time edit sheets. (Signed/dated by both the employee and supervisor)
• Assist with employees’ training, including recordkeeping for the personnel file.
• Tracks employee renewals for specific certifications/licenses/TB.
• Track and monitor hours worked by minors in accordance with State/Federal labor laws.
• Assist with retention efforts, planning, and preparation of employee engagement functions at the Community.
• Assist with community communication, staff meetings and posting notices in employee break room.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in a Human Resources department or similar work preferred.
• Associate’s degree preferred but will accept work experience in an office or other professional environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software proficiently.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with staff and managers.

What We Offer:

• 401K with employer match
• Dental Insurance 
• Health Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• Daily Pay 
• Extraordinary Rewards Program
• Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. 

Full-Time M-F from 8:30AM-5:00PM

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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