HR Generalist at The St. Joe Company

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting both employees and leadership by delivering professional HR services that ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient operations. This role serves as a key resource for employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, training, safety, and HR administration across the property. The Generalist partners closely with leaders to foster a positive work environment and ensure organizational standards are consistently upheld.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters

• Address employee concerns, conflicts, and workplace issues promptly and professionally

• Partner with managers to conduct performance discussions and disciplinary actions

• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on conflict resolution, counseling, and performance management

• Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for all property positions

• Monitor workforce plans to ensure operational staffing needs are met

• Administer MIT rotations and intern scheduling

• Onboarding & Training

• Complete all onboarding and orientation for new hires

• Coordinate and deliver required training including food safety, alcohol compliance, workplace safety, bloodborne pathogens, and bed bug prevention

Compliance & HR Administration

• Complete and document I-9 verifications and E-Verify compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

• Administer handbook acknowledgments and Code of Conduct annually

• File and manage FMLA, ADA interactive process, and leave of absence requests

• Maintain HIPAA and confidential employee information

Safety & Risk Management

• Submit and manage workers’ compensation claims

• Monitor team members throughout the claim process

• Maintain OSHA compliance

• Complete monthly and quarterly safety checklists

Payroll & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll reporting from managers

• Prepare HR reports as requested

• Maintain accuracy of all HRIS transactions (hires, transfers, terminations)

• Property & Contractor Administration

• Administer service award programs

• Manage contractor compliance and documentation

Travel Requirements

• Travel 2–3 times per week to St. Joe properties and Corporate People & Culture offices as needed

• Occasional seasonal travel for recruitment efforts