Human Resources Generalist

Tom Nehl, the undisputed best heavy-duty truck dealership in Northeast Florida and South Georgia, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team. Position Responsibilities This position supports the HR team’s efforts to deliver comprehensive services to our employees. This position assists with various HR functions including employee relations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, leave administration (FMLA/ADA/LOA), payroll support, and administrative duties.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Serve as support for all functional areas of human resources, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, payroll, and compliance. Assist with employee relations by responding to inquiries, documenting issues, and escalating concerns as appropriate.

Support benefits administration, including retirement plan and assisting employees with benefit-related questions. Facilitate and assist with HR-led programs and events such as New Hire Orientation, Wellness Programs, and Employee Appreciation events. Strong working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing leave administration (ADA, FMLA, and leave of absence program).

Worker’s Compensation beginning with intakes, claim filings, carrier coordination, and case tracking; manages return-to-work and light duty processes and ensures multi-state compliance. Process forms and ensure accurate and timely data entry in HR systems. Prepare, analyze, and maintain HR data and reports to support compliance, audits, and decision-making Strong analytical and reporting skills; ability to generate and interpret HR data.

Ability to learn and utilize HRIS and reporting systems effectively. Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend HR initiatives that enhance employee experience. Assist with special projects and other human resource initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an employee-focused approach. Ability to manage a high volume of sensitive, confidential, and time-critical information simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality. Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in and ability to learn HRIS and other systems quickly. Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently or collaboratively. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources. Experience supporting or assisting with employee relations, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, or compliance functions. Experience with HR reporting or HRIS data management preferred. Company Overview Family owned and operated for over sixty years; We represent multiple manufacturers including Freightliner; Volvo; Western Star and Isuzu.

In addition, we have a full benefit package which includes the options for medical, vision, employer paid dental insurance; HSA with an employer contribution; $20,000 employer paid life insurance; optional life insurance; short-term and long-term disability plans. We offer paid time off and eight paid holidays a year.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are a Drug Free Workplace. Each candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and various background investigations, including criminal history reports, before employment.