HR Generalist – 15-Month Contract: Onboarding & Data

Croda; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Croda seeks an HR Assistant - Generalist on a 15-month contract based in Princeton, NJ. This role supports employees, managers, and HR programs across North America, handling recruitment, onboarding, HR data, reporting, immigration support, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll be the first point of contact for HR questions, help run key processes, and gain broad experience across the full employee lifecycle while being mentored by an engaged HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Up to two years of related HR experience, including internships, co‑op programs, or campus HR experience.
• Interest in HR systems, payroll, data management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Service‑oriented approach with a proactive and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding: support the full recruitment lifecycle, screening, interview coordination, and offer prep.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate background checks, onboarding activities, orientation sessions, and new hire communications.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: serve as a first point of contact for HR policies, benefits, systems, and programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and site-wide programs that foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Administer and track regional programs, including Tuition Reimbursement and Mentorship programs.
• Immigration & Visa Support: coordinate immigration and visa processes with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Employee Lifecycle & HR Data Governance: maintain employee records across HRIS, payroll, and related systems.
• Support lifecycle transactions while ensuring data accuracy and compliance; conduct audits and data validation.
• Assist with implementation activities related to Croda's Global HRIS system; troubleshoot HR data issues.
• Reporting & Analytics: prepare standard and ad hoc HR reports; analyze data and trends for decision-making; develop insights for leadership.
• General HR Support: assist with projects and documentation; provide administrative and operational HR support.

Skills

HR knowledge

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR data reporting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Copilot

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

Copilot

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Croda seeks an HR Assistant - Generalist on a 15-month contract based in Princeton, NJ. This role supports employees, managers, and HR programs across North America, handling recruitment, onboarding, HR data, reporting, immigration support, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll be the first point of contact for HR questions, help run key processes, and gain broad experience across the full employee lifecycle while being mentored by an engaged HR team.