Human Resources Generalist - Hackensack New Jersey

Company: Bergen County Law Firm
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Posted On: 05/08/2025

Human Resources Generalist/Payroll and Employee Relations Specialist



A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced Human Resources Generalist/Payroll and Employee Relations Specialist. We're looking for someone to join our team to help support our employees and drive our HR initiatives. The individual will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support, managing day-to-day HR activities, and helping to cultivate a positive work environment.



This role involves administering policies, assisting with employee relations, managing the onboarding process, and supporting various HR projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and has a passion for fostering a positive company culture.



A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Responsibilities:
Administrative
--- Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers' compensation trends, related benefits information, etc..
--- Assist in developing employee training materials;
--- Assist in planning employee events and celebrations;
--- Process bi-weekly payroll.


Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent
--- Create and maintain employment ads;
--- Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships;
--- Review applications, conduct initial interviews;
--- Collaborate with managers to ensure the best fit;
--- Run background and reference checks.


Onboarding
--- Organize, schedule, and facilitate the onboarding of all new employees;
--- Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files, ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.


Benefits
--- Facilitates benefit programs' enrollments;
--- Coordinate and conduct annual open enrollment for all benefit packages;
--- Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA;
--- Processes Workers' Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed.


Employee Relations
--- Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-ins for all new hires;
--- Assist in internal employee dispute resolution;
--- Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues;
--- Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts.
--- Plan and facilitate employee events, recognition, etc.;
--- Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews;
--- Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics, such as leaves or PTO;
--- Monitor employee morale and company culture.


Compliance
--- Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations;
--- Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation;
--- Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and information.
--- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
--- Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Human Resources Generalist is required;
--- Excellent computer skills with payroll platforms (ie Paychex and/or ADP) & MS Office suite;
--- Candidate must have a strong understanding of human resources concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as a sound knowledge of all federal and state employment and benefits laws;
--- Must have a high standard of integrity/confidentiality, be able to adapt to changes, alter their approach or method to best fit the situation, effectively present information, and respond to questions from staff;
--- Detail-oriented with the initiative to work with minimum or no supervision while demonstrating a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, even when dealing with difficult staff situations;
--- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment;
--- Excellent verbal and written communication;
--- SHRM certification is a plus.

About Company:
Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment. More...

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