Human Resources Generalist

Company: Bergen County Law Firm
Location: Paterson
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced Human Resources Generalist. We're looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team to help support our employees and drive our HR initiatives. The HR Generalist 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 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-in 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.

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