Human Resources Generalist

At K2 Medical Research, a clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will be responsible for various HR functions, including, but not limited to, recruiting & onboarding, data collection, training, reporting, pay administration, performance management, and system maintenance tasks. The ideal candidates will have experience in HR processes and possess strong organizational, process development, analytical and communication skills.

Duties

• Develops job announcements, advertisements and posts open positions in various recruiting sources to maximize visibility and exposure to potential candidates to generate large applicant pools.
• Makes outgoing calls to existing employees and potential candidates, schedule face-to-face meetings/interviews and close significant open requisitions on a weekly basis. Researches, analyzes, prepares and presents recruiting trends, sources, etc
• Sources, recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Provides first-level support for employee relations by performing intake on new issues and/or providing guidance to management to resolve moderately complex employee relations issues; escalates issues for resolution. Coach and counsel managers and employees on various issues (employee relations, expectation setting etc.).
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Facilitate and conduct exit interviews; gather insights and compile trends regarding retention; communicate feedback as needed.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding HR-related inquiries, policies, procedures, and various HR matters.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions on topics such as onboarding, performance management, and compliance.
• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, constructive and timely performance appraisals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks.
• Maintain HR records, including employee data, attendance, and leave management.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics, such as headcount, turnover, and recruitment metrics.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, reviews policies, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, and talent management.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations, and conferences.
• Performs Other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Two years of HR Generalist experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• SHRM certification is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete within specified timeframes.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of HR policies, procedures, employment laws, and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and handle employee concerns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

K2 Benefits

We value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.