HR Generalist

CK Control Temp, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Control Temp, Inc. is seeking a results-driven HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits and compliance in a fast-growing professional services environment.

You will maintain accurate HRIS records, administer benefits, assist with policy development, and partner with leaders to drive performance and employee engagement. This in-office role offers a collaborative culture with flexibility for remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of HR experience, preferably in professional services.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Experience supporting a fast-paced, client-service-oriented organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, sourcing, setting up interviews
• Support offer processes (preparation of offer letters, running pre-hire requirements)
• New hire set-up in HRIS System in collaboration with Payroll and Finance
• Facilitate onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
• Send out new hire communication companywide as applicable
• Support performance review processes, including goal setting and annual evaluations
• Assist with building / testing talent platform in HRIS system
• Create manuals and process documents and support management and training across the organization
• Support compensation processes, including salary reviews and benchmarking
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication
• Run quarterly MVRs on all company drivers and elevate as applicable
• Run companywide reports and/or create custom report to support Leaders and business decisions
• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries
• Back-up for weekly and bi-weekly Payroll
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development initiatives
• Assist Director, HR and Hiring Managers with Career Pathing
• Support leadership development and employee engagement programs
• Participate in HR projects such as process improvements, system implementations, and culture initiatives
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to support decision-making
• HRIS support building workflows and leveraging our HRIS system support team to maximize different modules as we continue to grow

Skills

5+ years HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Interpersonal & communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Organizational & time management

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

HR certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting a wide range of human resources functions within a rapidly growing professional services environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring a positive employee experience, maintaining compliance with employment laws, recruitment, benefits, payroll and supporting business objectives through effective HR practices. This role operates in a professional office environment with a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Occasional extended hours may be required to meet business needs. Position is in office M-F, 9 -5 PM with flexibility to work remotely when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, sourcing, setting up interviews
• Support offer processes (preparation of offer letters, running pre-hire requirements)
• New hire set-up in HRIS System in collaboration with Payroll and Finance
• Facilitate onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
• Send out new hire communication companywide as applicable

Performance and Compensation Management

• Support performance review processes, including goal setting and annual evaluations
• Assist with building / testing talent platform in HRIS system
• Create manuals and process documents and support management and training across the organization
• Support compensation processes, including salary reviews and benchmarking

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication
• Run quarterly MVR’s on all company drivers and elevate as applicable
• Run companywide reports and/or create custom report to support Leaders and business decisions

Payroll and Benefits

• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries
• Support compensation processes, including salary reviews and benchmarking
• Assist with Benefit Communication
• Back-up for weekly and bi-weekly Payroll

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development initiatives
• Assist Director, HR and Hiring Managers with Career Pathing
• Support leadership development and employee engagement programs

HR Projects & Initiatives

• Participate in HR projects such as process improvements, system implementations, and culture initiatives
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to support decision-making
• HRIS support building workflows and leveraging our HRIS system support team to maximize different modules as we continue to grow

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) *Preferred
• Experience supporting a fast-paced, growing, client-service-oriented organization

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Relationship-building and collaboration
• Adaptability and resilience
• Resourceful and proactive
• Customer-service mindset
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven organization