Employee Relations Specialist

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and EAP

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery in Clifton, NJ is seeking a bilingual Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team. This role supports employee relations, leave administration, and compliance, maintaining records with confidentiality and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years HR experience in a manufacturing or similar setting, strong communication skills, and fluency in English and Spanish. Familiarity with NJ employment laws is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years HR experience in employee relations, leave administration, or HR operations.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; knowledge of NJ employment laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews, gather documentation, maintain investigation files, and track follow-up actions.
• Document employee conversations, coaching sessions, disciplinary actions, and investigation outcomes.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and personnel files.
• Process status changes including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate and administer leaves of absence (FMLA/NJFLA/paid family leave, etc.).
• Communicate leave rights and required documentation; track return-to-work dates.
• Respond to unemployment claims and provide separation information.
• Support compliance, audits, onboarding/offboarding, and HR initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR operations

Employee relations

Leave administration

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in HR/Business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented Bilingual Employee Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position provides administrative and operational support for employee relations, compliance, and leave administration while ensuring the accurate maintenance of employee records and adherence to company policies and applicable employment laws.

The Employee Relations Specialist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers and must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Support employee relations investigations by coordinating interviews, gathering documentation, maintaining investigation files, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Document employee conversations, coaching sessions, disciplinary actions, and investigation outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and complete employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate and administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, NJFLA, paid family leave, military leave, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave programs.
• Communicate leave rights and responsibilities and track required documentation, certifications, and return-to-work dates.
• Respond to unemployment claims and requests for separation information.
• Support HR compliance efforts, audits, reporting, onboarding, offboarding, and other HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in employee relations, leave administration, or HR operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and applicable state leave laws.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

Our Commitment to You

At Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, we believe our team's success starts with feeling valued and supported. That's why we offer:

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP support
• Generous PTO and career growth opportunities

Join a team that values your contributions and well-being.

Salary Description

$60,000 - $72,000