HR Generalist

Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position Title: HR Generalist
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $50,337 Annually | Salaried Exempt

Join our community of compassionate Meridians today!

Why Meridian?

Meridian Healthcare has been treating patients with mental health and substance use disorders with humanity and compassion for over 50 years. With patient service centers in 13 counties throughout North Central Florida, we are dedicated to making a difference.

Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.)? If so, join our community of compassionate Meridians today!

We Want You!

We welcome your knowledge, experience, story, and expertise! As an HR Generalist, you will:

• Manage the full cycle processing and tracking of FMLA, LOA, and ADA accommodation requests.
• Report, process, maintain, and monitor all workers' compensation cases, and complete ergonomic assessments.
• Maintain OSHA data and file annual reports to conform to OSHA regulations.
• Process new hire data weekly (IT ticket submissions, data entry in select staff databases, etc.).
• Complete I-9s and E-Verify, ensuring compliance with USCIS guidelines.
• Participate in weekly in-person new hire onboarding orientation classes.
• Work with new hires to obtain official educational transcripts as required by their positions.
• Manage the random drug testing program for maintenance workers and Center drivers.
• Conduct employee exit interviews and compile and present reports on the feedback.
• Complete quarterly internal HR personnel file audits.
• Conduct human resources-related background screenings, including local background checks, Level II background checks, DMV driver record checks, and managing staff rosters in background clearinghouses.
• Be trained as a backup for Payroll & Benefits Manager, Sr. HR Generalist, and HR Executive Assistant in payroll processing, HR telephone coverage, federal reporting (VETS 4212, EEO, etc.), external audits, employee badge processing, employee relations, and general HR duties as needed.
• Update and maintain accurate personnel records in the HRIS, including updating associate records, entering new hire information, updating professional health licenses/credentials (new and renewals), health-related certifications, and running reports from HRIS.
• Assist in updating human resources policies related to your job responsibilities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and/or required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

Who Are We Looking For? (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline OR at least 3 years of recent hands-on experience within the last five years in Human Resources/administrative services.
• Must be able to type at least 25 wpm on prescreen assessment and must have a passing score on the computer assessment test.
• Notary Public - desired but not required.
• Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.

What You Will Love!

• Friendly, flexible, and lively work environment: We believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with fun activities for all.
• Work-life balance: Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Benefits: Several health insurance plan options, including a tax-sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac, Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and accidental death are also available.
• Wellness Programs: Employees can earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.
• Compensation & Retirement: Competitive salaries and a 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.
• Growth & Education: Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.
• Perks: Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more!

Our Hiring Process:

• We pre-screen your application. If your skills match the position, we will send your resume to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.
• If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from the Human Resources Department will reach out with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork and follow-up email.
• After clearing the background screening process, our talent acquisition team will send you an overview with expectations for the New Employee Orientation start date.

Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

How to Apply:

If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community, apply below. Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at Meridian Careers.

Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world. We transform communities from the inside out.

Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors.