HR Generalist

PrideStaff; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a leading organization in Morris County, NJ. This role administers a broad range of core HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits, compliance, and HRIS administration.

As a key point of contact for employees and leadership, you will promote a high-performing work environment while ensuring policy consistency and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, benefits administration, and MS Office required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and confidentiality.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace matters.
• Support management with performance management, attendance tracking, and conduct issues.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment: posting positions, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and draft offer letters.
• Facilitate new hire orientations and manage onboarding documentation.
• Process and audit employee payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Administer employee benefit programs, manage open enrollment, and handle life events.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Skills

HR Generalist

HRIS

Payroll processing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS software

ATS

Job description

Senior Buyer - Aerospace

Location: Whippany, NJ; Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt; Salary: $105,000 – $115,000 per year

Position Overview

PrideStaff is seeking an experienced, proactive HR Generalist to support a leading organization in Morris County, NJ. This confidential search is for a dynamic professional who will administer a broad range of core HR functions—including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll processing, compliance, and HRIS administration.

Serving as a key point of contact for employees and operational leadership, this role ensures standard policy application while promoting a high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace matters.
• Support management with performance management, attendance tracking, and conduct issues.
• Conduct internal workplace inquiries and assist with conflict resolution.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment: posting positions, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and draft offer letters.
• Facilitate new hire orientations and manage onboarding documentation.
• Manage background checks, employment verifications, and applicant tracking software.

Payroll & HRIS Administration

• Process and audit employee payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS system.
• Generate workforce reports, track key HR metrics, and analyze trends.

Benefits & Leave Management

• Administer employee benefit programs, manage open enrollment, and handle life events.
• Oversee leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, state/company leaves).

Compliance & Training

• Maintain personnel files in strict compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Coordinate required compliance training, employee growth programs, and performance review cycles.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, unemployment filings, and employment verifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience.

Industry & Functional Preferences:

Prior HR experience within a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.

Hands‑on experience with payroll processing is highly preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Technical Skills: Experience with HRIS platforms, benefits administration, and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Key Traits: Strong knowledge of employment law, conflict-resolution skills, high attention to detail, and absolute discretion with confidential data.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to travel locally between facilities as needed.