HR GENERALIST

Flik Hospitality Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Jersey City is seeking an HR Generalist to oversee various HR functions, including associate relations, training, recruitment, and compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR, three plus years of HR experience, and is preferably PHR or SPHR certified. Key responsibilities include managing onboarding, overseeing recognition programs, and ensuring compliance. The position offers a salary range of $78,000 - $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR generalist experience required.
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
• PHR or SPHR designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HR policies and laws.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage associate recognition programs.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Union experience

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: [[title]] Salary: $78,000 - $80,000 / year

Job Summary

Working as the HR Generalist, your primary focus will be to support the Human Resources function so that it meets both the needs of the business and of our associates. The HR Generalist will take the lead role in all of the following functional areas: associate relations, HR specific training, HR legal requirements and compliance, development and revision of HR policies and procedures, associate engagement survey action plan follow‑up, performance and merit increase monitoring, hiring non‑exempt associates and managing data associated with bonus administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures all Company HR‑related policies are applied consistently.
• Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues; provides guidance on appropriate disciplinary action and assists with on‑site investigations.
• Oversees hourly recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
• Supports positive labor relations, including maintaining effective communication with union representatives and fostering a collaborative working environment, where applicable.
  • Partners with operations and labor relations to administer collective bargaining agreements (CBA), ensuring consistent application of policies, work rules, and contract provisions.
  • Manages and supports the grievance process, including investigation, documentation, and participation in grievance meetings, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
  • Provides guidance to management on union‑related matters, including discipline, attendance, and contract interpretation, to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
• Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation and feedback processes.
• Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility; conducts training, provides guidance, and implements HR initiatives.
• Reviews requests for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency; processes status change forms.
• Prepares, coordinates, and presents HR‑related topics and training.
• Acts as a diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity initiatives, including recruiting, retention, and promotion efforts.
• Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate.
• Participates in the annual performance appraisal process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience responding to common inquiries and/or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Three plus years of human resources generalist experience required; management experience a plus.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and applying collective bargaining agreements (CBA) strongly preferred.
• PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.
• HR experience at a large, multi‑unit organization and/or airport lounge environment required.
• Previous experience as part of a centralized HR environment, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; advanced skills preferred.
• Strong presentation skills required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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