HR Generalist

H--mart; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

H MART Headquarters in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the primary HR contact for designated office, factory, and retail departments. You will ensure HR policies are communicated and applied, and you will handle employee relations with empathy, conducting investigations as needed.

Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding coordination, maintaining records for compliance, supporting safety and benefits, and coaching managers on performance and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HRBP role.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR point of contact for designated offices/departments.
• Ensure policies and handbook are communicated and applied.
• Handle employee relations with empathy; conduct investigations.
• Manage disciplinary processes with fairness and compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure legal compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding with HR team members.
• Manage offboarding, exit interviews, and asset return.
• Collaborate with safety/compliance on factory HR practices.
• Coach managers on performance, disciplinary actions, and conflicts.
• Maintain confidentiality and policy consistency.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and inquiries.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

HRBP experience

Multisite HR

Bilingual Korean/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

H MART - Headquarters | GSC
300 Chubb Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for designated office, factory and/or retail departments/companies
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook are communicated and consistently applied
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy, discretion, and fairness; conduct thorough investigations and document findings as necessary
• Manage and support disciplinary action processes by gathering facts, advising managers on appropriate steps, preparing documentation, and ensuring fairness and compliance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws and internal policies
• Coordinate onboarding in collaboration with other HR team members including new hire orientation
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, termination paperwork, asset collection, and system deactivation
• Collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure factory-related HR practices meet internal and legal standards
• Provide coaching and day-to-day support to managers and employees on HR-related matters including performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and interpersonal conflicts
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure consistent application of policies
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries

Qualifications / Skills:

• 3 -5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HRBP, or similar role, preferably in a multi-site environment including manufacturing or factory settings
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with diverse teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS systems (UKG Pro)
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Salary Range: $65,400 - $98,850

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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