Contract HR Assistant - Generalist

Croda; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Croda seeks an HR Assistant - Generalist on a 15-month contract based in Princeton, NJ. This role supports employees, managers, and HR programs across North America, handling recruitment, onboarding, HR data, reporting, immigration support, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll be the first point of contact for HR questions, help run key processes, and gain broad experience across the full employee lifecycle while being mentored by an engaged HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Up to two years of related HR experience, including internships, co‑op programs, or campus HR experience.
• Interest in HR systems, payroll, data management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Service‑oriented approach with a proactive and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding: support the full recruitment lifecycle, screening, interview coordination, and offer prep.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate background checks, onboarding activities, orientation sessions, and new hire communications.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: serve as a first point of contact for HR policies, benefits, systems, and programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and site-wide programs that foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Administer and track regional programs, including Tuition Reimbursement and Mentorship programs.
• Immigration & Visa Support: coordinate immigration and visa processes with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Employee Lifecycle & HR Data Governance: maintain employee records across HRIS, payroll, and related systems.
• Support lifecycle transactions while ensuring data accuracy and compliance; conduct audits and data validation.
• Assist with implementation activities related to Croda's Global HRIS system; troubleshoot HR data issues.
• Reporting & Analytics: prepare standard and ad hoc HR reports; analyze data and trends for decision-making; develop insights for leadership.
• General HR Support: assist with projects and documentation; provide administrative and operational HR support.

Skills

HR knowledge

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR data reporting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Copilot

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

Copilot

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

HR Assistant - Generalist (15-Month Contract)

Ready to launch your HR career in a role where no two days are the same? This is a fantastic opportunity to build broad, hands‑on experience as an HR Generalist supporting employees, managers, and HR programs across North America. You’ll get exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HR data, reporting, immigration support, and day‑to‑day HR operations in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

This role is ideal if you are looking to launch to the next level in your HR career and if you are curious, tech-savvy, and excited to learn. You’ll be a trusted first point of contact for employees, help keep key HR processes running smoothly, and gain real‑world experience across the full employee lifecycle while benefiting from the mentorship of an experienced and engaged team of HR professionals.

If you enjoy solving problems, supporting people, learning new systems, and seeing how HR connects to the business, this role will give you a strong foundation for a meaningful career in Human Resources.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Up to two years of related HR experience, including internships, co‑op programs, or campus HR experience.
• Interest in HR systems, payroll, data management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Service‑oriented approach with a proactive and collaborative work style.

What You'll Be Doing

Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding

• Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Partner with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate background checks, onboarding activities, orientation sessions, and new hire communications.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, systems, and programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and site‑wide programs that foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Administer and track regional programs, including Tuition Reimbursement and Mentorship programs.

Immigration & Visa Support

• Partner with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to coordinate immigration and visa processes.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Data Governance

• Maintain employee records across HRIS, payroll, and related systems.
• Support employee lifecycle transactions while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and data validation activities.
• Assist with implementation activities related to Croda's Global HRIS system.
• Troubleshoot HR data issues and provide system support.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare standard and ad hoc HR reports, including headcount, turnover, and organizational reporting.
• Analyze HR data and trends to support decision‑making and reporting needs.
• Develop clear summaries and insights for HR leadership and business stakeholders.

General HR Support

• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain HR communication platforms, resources, and documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational HR support as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Information

This is a site based, 15‑month contract role based in Princeton, NJ. Contract, hourly range: $26.50 to $35.00 per hour. This range reflects the base salary the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail] .

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people‑led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organization with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.