HR Generalist

CK Control Temp, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Control Temp, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support a wide range of HR functions in a fast-growing professional services environment. You will help create a positive employee experience and ensure lawful, compliant practices across recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits.

This in-office role with a Monday–Friday schedule includes occasional extended hours and flexibility to work remotely as needed to meet business needs. Collaboration with Payroll and Finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of HR experience in professional services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, sourcing, setting up interviews.
• Support offer processes (offer letters, pre-hire requirements).
• New hire setup in HRIS in collaboration with Payroll and Finance; onboarding programs facilitation.
• Support performance review processes, including goal setting and evaluations.
• Assist with 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; policy development support.
• Back-up for weekly and bi-weekly payroll; respond to employee inquiries on benefits.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

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