Fractional HR Generalist

Job Title: Fractional Human Resource Generalist
📍 Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33066
🕒 Schedule: Onsite, 28 hours per week
📄 Position Type: Part-time

Why join Junior Achievement of South Florida?

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only about our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.

For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

What We Offer:

✅ Employer Paid Medical and Vision

✅ Ample Time Off

✅ Retirement Plan Matching

✅ Work Environment – Innovative and energetic culture!
✅ Growth Opportunities – Professional development assistance

Role Snapshot:

The core function of your role as Fractional Human Resources Generalist is to focus on administrative and operational HR tasks while supporting staff development, compliance, and organizational culture. The HR Generalist works closely with the COO and external HR partner to ensure all aspects of Human Resources are managed.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, enjoys process management, and is skilled at supporting staff at all levels.

Your key responsibilities will include:

HR Administration & Operations

• Administer HR processes for full-time, part-time, seasonal staff, and interns, for the full employee life cycle including recruiting, onboarding, training, offboarding, employee records, and benefits administration.
• Partner with the Finance Director on payroll-related matters; ensure accurate execution and alignment with HR records.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff regarding HR policies, procedures, and general inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Professional Development & Engagement

• Oversee professional development programs for staff, including workshops, training sessions, and performance support initiatives.
• Nurture and encourage a positive, value-driven work environment that promotes employee engagement and collaboration.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances, including providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and assisting with terminations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as recommended HR best practices, review policies and practices regularly.
• Collaborate with the Community Outreach Manager to ensure volunteer practices comply with applicable laws.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, talent management, and employment law.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Oversee partnerships with external HR service providers, delegating tasks and leading projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of HR tasks.
• Act as liaison between the organization and HR vendors to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Other Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts for staff and seasonal interns, including assisting with onboarding interns, ensuring orientation and compliance requirements are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

⭐ The craft and expertise you’ll bring:

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills; able to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead professional development initiatives and foster a positive, value-driven workplace culture.
• Skilled in HR systems, databases, and technology tools; comfortable adopting innovative solutions, including AI tools, to streamline HR processes.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide guidance on complex or sensitive HR matters.
• Comfort using HR technology platforms; ability to adopt innovative tools to enhance efficiency.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role supporting full-time, part-time, and temporary employees.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and handling sensitive HR issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience overseeing vendors or external partners is a plus.

Along with the above, we would also expect you to:

• Incorporate all of JA's 10 core values:
  • Commit to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.
  • Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleagues.
  • Be bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.
  • Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.
  • Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.
  • Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
  • Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.
  • Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
  • Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.
  • Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.

Important Information:

🚨 Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy, including budgeting, spending, investing, and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 5,000 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered various programs to almost 70,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and South Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

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