HR Generalist - Part Time

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee seeks an organized, detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist (25 hours/week) to support the day-to-day administrative and operational work of the HR department. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the HR Generalist is an approachable, trusted point of contact for employees, with experience navigating difficult and sensitive conversations and handling confidential matters with sound judgment.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as HR business partner to the Chief of Staff
• Run onboarding and offboarding, including orientation, documentation, background checks and terminations
• Maintain personnel files in the HRIS and guide employees and managers through workplace conflicts
• Implement an incentive-based performance management process and administer annual merit increases
• Process biweekly payroll timecards and coordinate payroll changes with the CFO
• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes and open enrollment, and answer routine benefits questions
• Create and monitor all HR policies

Qualifications:
• 2+ years of HR, HR administration, payroll or benefits experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Discretion with confidential information
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification (or equivalent experience) a plus

Salary: $26–$30/hour, depending on experience. Eligible for the part-time benefits package.