HR Generalist

Gruppo Orsero; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucco, part of Gruppo Orsero, is seeking an HR Generalist for our Vineland, NJ warehouse to serve as the on-site HR resource for a frontline workforce and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

The role covers payroll audits, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, and policy updates, reporting to the HR Lead, with opportunities to influence US HR processes in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience with a strong focus on compliance.
• Solid knowledge of New Jersey employment law; multi-state experience a plus.
• Experience supporting a warehouse/distribution workforce.
• Experience with worker classification, wage/hour compliance, and benefits/leave administration.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus; Spanish fluency is a strong plus.
• Strong on-floor presence and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site HR point of contact for the Vineland warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead and coordinate social audits for the facility.
• Review worker classification to mitigate risk.
• Support benefits administration and leave management.
• Maintain employee handbook and policies.
• Manage employee relations and investigations.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for warehouse staff.
• Audit payroll data, timesheets, and records for accuracy.
• Partner with HR Lead on building US HR processes.
• Conduct compliance training for the warehouse staff.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Compliance-focused mindset

Strong communication

On-floor presence

Education

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

Paycom

Job description

Hi #TruccoPeople!

Welcome to Trucco! Trucco recently joined Gruppo Orsero, a leader in Mediterranean Europe in distributing high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables, generating €1.7 billion in revenue. Our world is vibrant, challenging, and full of international connections. For our Vineland, New Jersey warehouse, we are looking for an HR Generalist with a strong compliance background to join our team, serve as the go-to HR resource for our warehouse population, ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, and report to Trucco’s HR Lead.

If you're hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable being on the floor with a frontline workforce, with a genuine interest in employment law and compliance, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site HR point of contact for the Vineland warehouse, supporting a diverse, frontline workforce;
• Ensure compliance with federal, New Jersey state, and local employment law, including wage and hour regulations, NJ Earned Sick Leave, NJ Family Leave, WARN Act, workers’ compensation, and OSHA requirements;
• Lead and coordinate social audits for the facility, ensuring readiness and compliance with all applicable standards and requirements;
• Review and audit worker classification (exempt/non-exempt, employee/contractor) to ensure compliance and mitigate risk;
• Support benefits administration and compliance, including ACA requirements and leave of absence management (FMLA and state equivalents);
• Maintain and update employee handbook, policies, and procedures in line with current regulations;
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, in partnership with local management;
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for warehouse staff;
• Audit payroll data, timesheets, and employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance;
• Partner with the HR Lead and leadership team on the broader build-out of HR processes, policies, and infrastructure for the US organization;
• Conduct required compliance training (e.g., harassment prevention, safety) for the warehouse population.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience, with a strong focus on compliance;
• Solid working knowledge of New Jersey employment law; multi-state experience a plus;
• Experience supporting a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or other frontline/operational workforce strongly preferred;
• Experience with worker classification, wage and hour compliance, and benefits/leave administration;
• Prior experience leading or supporting social audits strongly preferred;
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification a plus;
• Spanish fluency a strong plus, given the composition of the warehouse workforce;
• Strong communication skills and comfort being visible and present on the floor;
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paycom).

What We Offer:

• A hands-on role at the heart of Trucco's growing HR function, with real ownership from day one;
• Close mentorship from the Director of Human Resources and exposure to Gruppo Orsero's broader HR organization;
• A dynamic, international working environment with strong ties across Europe;
• Salary Range: $60,000 – $78,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.

If you're ready to make a difference and help build Trucco's HR foundations,

Work Location: Vineland, NJ (warehouse)

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#OrseroPeople