Job Description
Job Full Description Human Resources Generalist - Temp-to-Perm Salary: $70,000-$80,000 per year ($33.65-$38.46/hour)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, On-Site
Hours: Flexible - 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, or similar
Position: Temp-to-Perm
Location: Paterson NJ
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced
Human Resources Generalist to join our team in a hands-on, customer service-focused role. This position will support employees and managers across all areas of HR, including
payroll, recruiting, benefits, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, safety, and HRIS administration .
The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Most Important Qualifications - Payroll processing experience - required
- Previous experience working with recruiting/staffing agencies
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits
- 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
- Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration
- HRIS experience; Paycom experience is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
Responsibilities - Provide day-to-day HR support and customer service to employees and managers
- Recruit, interview, and assist with hiring qualified candidates
- Post positions, review resumes, screen candidates, prepare offer letters, and coordinate onboarding
- Conduct new hire orientations and support training initiatives
- Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
- Assist with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefit programs
- Process benefit enrollments and terminations and assist with leave and accommodation requests
- Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and performance management
- Maintain accurate employee records and files in accordance with legal requirements
- Ensure new hires complete employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
- Maintain job descriptions, job titles, and classifications within the HRIS
- Support employee engagement initiatives and surveys
- Provide training and guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures
- Assist with workers' compensation claims and OSHA reporting
- Help develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Support workplace safety programs and maintain a safe work environment
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help improve HR processes and efficiency
- Perform other HR-related duties as assigned
Skills & Requirements - Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High energy, analytical, and results-oriented
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and handle a high-volume workload
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate HRIS and talent management systems
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
- Payroll, benefits, recruiting, and employee relations experience required
- Experience supporting a broad range of HR functions, ideally in a small HR department or as a primary HR resource
- Experience working with staffing/recruiting agencies strongly preferred
- Paycom experience is a plus
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
Submit resume to sylvia.figueroa@expresspros.com
Parsippany, NJ
1304
10 Washington Street
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours