HR Generalist

H Mart; Lyndhurst, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Employee assistance program

Lunch provided

Job summary

H MART Headquarters in Lyndhurst, NJ, seeks an HRBP/generalist to serve as the primary HR contact for multiple sites, ensuring policy application and consistency across departments. You will handle employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions with discretion.

The role requires 3–5 years in HR, a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, and strong knowledge of employment laws. Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding and benefits support in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist/HRBP role
• 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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for designated office/factory/retail departments
• Communicate and apply HR policies, procedures, and handbook
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy and fairness; conduct investigations
• Manage disciplinary actions with factual documentation and compliance
• Maintain accurate employee records and facilitate onboarding/offboarding processes
• Collaborate with safety/compliance teams for factory HR practices
• Provide coaching to managers on performance, discipline, and conflicts
• Support benefits enrollment and inquiries

Skills

HRBP experience

Employment law knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking & prioritization

Bilingual Korean/English

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

Tools

UKG Pro HRIS

MS Office Suite

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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