HR Generalist
Location: New Jersey, USA (on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and compliance. You will be a trusted partner to employees and management, helping build a positive, compliant, and productive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to create job descriptions and source candidates
- Post openings, screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview schedules
- Extend offers, run background and reference checks, and manage the pre-boarding process
- Conduct new hire orientation and ensure onboarding paperwork (I-9, W-4, NJ state forms) is completed accurately
Employee Relations
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions on HR policies, benefits, and procedures
- Assist in investigating employee concerns and support fair, timely resolution
- Support performance management, coaching, and corrective action processes
- Promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture
Compliance & Policy
- Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, NJ Earned Sick Leave, NJ Family Leave Act, and wage and hour regulations
- Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
- Prepare for audits and complete required government reporting
- Maintain accurate, confidential employee records
Benefits & Payroll Support
- Administer employee benefits enrollment, changes, and open enrollment activities
- Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate processing of hours, leave, and new hire or termination changes
- Manage leave of absence, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims
HR Operations & Reporting
- Maintain and update the HRIS with accurate employee data
- Prepare HR reports and metrics such as headcount, turnover, and time-to-hire
- Coordinate training programs, performance review cycles, and employee recognition initiatives
- Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews and final documentation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role
- Working knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment laws
- Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday, BambooHR)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
- High level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position
