HR Generalist

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an HR Generalist to administer onboarding, benefits, career engagement, and employee relations in a fast-paced environment.

You will cross-train across HR functions, manage ER case load, investigate complaints, provide expert guidance to management on compliance and resolution, and develop policies to improve employee experience and efficiency. The role also supports system updates and orientations for new hires.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree (Human Resources, Business Administration, or Psychology preferred).
• 1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a HR Generalist role.
• Employee Relations experience, including managing end-to-end complex cases with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of employment law, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office, and related HR software.

Responsibilities

• Administer general HR duties such as onboarding, benefits, career engagement, and employee relations.
• Cross-train and develop knowledge of all HR functions to provide support across the HR department.
• Manage and coordinate ER case load.
• Handle and investigate complaints, grievances, and employee escalations.
• Provide expert guidance to management to resolve complex ER issues and ensure a fair and compliant resolution.
• Facilitate orientations and other presentations representing HR's initiatives to new hires and existing employees.
• Assist with system updates and improvements for enhanced HR operations and efficiency.
• Develop and draft policies that relate to HR practices for improved employee experience and compliance.

Skills

HR Administration

Onboarding

Benefits Management

Grievance Handling

Case Management

Policy Drafting

System Updates

HR Software Proficiency

MS Office Proficiency

Communication

Problem-Solving

Conflict Resolution

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Human Resources, Business Administration, or Psychology)

Job description

• Administer general HR duties such as onboarding, benefits, career engagement, and employee relations.
• Cross-train and develop knowledge of all Human Resources functions to provide support across the HR department.
• Manage and coordinate ER case load.
• Handle and investigate complaints, grievances, and employee escalations.
• Provide expert guidance to management to resolve complex ER issues and ensure a fair and compliant resolution.
• Facilitate orientations and other presentations representing HR's initiatives to new hires and existing employees.
• Assist with system updates and improvements for enhanced HR operations and efficiency.
• Develop and draft policies that relate to HR practices for improved employee experience and compliance.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree (Human Resources, Business Administration, or Psychology preferred)
• 1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a HR Generalist role
• Employee Relations experience, including managing end-to-end complex cases with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of employment law, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office, and related HR software.

Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, including managing complex cases and providing guidance on compliance with employment law. Proficient in HR operations, policy development, and enhancing employee experience through effective onboarding and engagement strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Relations Management
• HR Generalist Experience
• Employment Law Knowledge
• Policy Development
• MS Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• HR Administration
• Onboarding
• Benefits Management
• Grievance Handling
• Case Management
• Policy Drafting
• System Updates
• HR Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Employee Engagement
• Compliance
• HR Functions
• Career Development