Contract HR Generalist

Croda; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Croda is seeking an HR Generalist for a 15-month contract based at our Princeton, NJ site. You will support North American HR programs including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HR data, and immigration support in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers exposure to full cycle HR activities, data governance, and reporting while working closely with managers and HR partners to deliver a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Interest in HR systems, payroll, data management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Coordinate background checks, onboarding activities, orientation sessions, and new hire communications.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR 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.

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: $26.44 to $31.25 per hour.

This range reflects the base salary the company resonably 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.