Welcome to FAIRWINDS Credit Union. We continue to be the one of the best companies to work for, simply because we hire the best and most passionate talent. We are proud to promote employees from within and provide a positive work/life balance.

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist with payroll and FMLA administration experience to join our team in the East Orlando Support Center. This position plays a critical role in supporting our crewmembers with payroll processing, benefits administration, leave management, and engagement activities and events. Position is hybrid eligible after initial training period. Compensation for this role begins at $66,000/year.

What will I be doing in this role?

• Biweekly payroll processing including, but not limited to, timekeeping import, paid leave reimbursement/exchange requests, incentives, garnishments, and benefit deduction management
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA, workers compensation, and personal leaves. Acts as lead for inquiries and support and ensures timely and compliant response
• Support benefits administration processes, including approval of benefit enrollments and changes, COBRA administration, and vendor invoice reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations
• Manage operational duties associated with the crewmember lifecycle - onboarding, promotions, transfers, and offboarding – including submission of all associated helpdesk tickets, setup/deactivation in all systems, document upload and system role/access management
• Assist in planning and organizing annual party and crewmember engagement initiatives, such as recognition programs and wellness activities
• Serves as a primary point of contact for crewmember inquiries related to compensation, benefits, leaves, and HR policies and procedures
• Supports department with ad hoc reporting inquiries, mail delivery, internal and external audits, and other administrative duties as needed

What experience do I need for this role?

• Minimum of 2 years experience in payroll, benefits, and leave administration, preferably in a large scale corporate environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant field
• Proficient use of HRIS systems
  • Ultimate/Kronos a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion when dealing with sensitive situations, understanding the personal and emotional aspects involved in FMLA and ADA discussions
• Proven ability to communicate complex information in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing
• Previous experience with corporate event planning preferred