HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Compliance Pro

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide expert HR support across employee relations, leave administration, workplace investigations, and compliance. The role partners with supervisors to ensure consistent policy application and a respectful, productive workplace.

The successful candidate will manage worker’s compensation processes, assist with performance management, and help interpret and implement HR policies while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Experience in employee relations, leave administration, workplace investigations, and HR compliance.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and applicable leave regulations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with the HR Administrator to deliver HR programs and support.
• Conduct workplace investigations and prepare documentation.
• Coordinate employee leave administration, including FMLA and state programs.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work activities.
• Assist with corrective action, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Assist with development, interpretation, and administration of HR policies and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate employee training and professional development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain confidential records, including regulatory documentation.
• Partner with managers to address employee relations, performance, and workplace issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Comply with organizational policies and employment regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Judgement

FMLA knowledge

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide expert HR support across employee relations, leave administration, workplace investigations, and compliance. The role partners with supervisors to ensure consistent policy application and a respectful, productive workplace.

The successful candidate will manage worker’s compensation processes, assist with performance management, and help interpret and implement HR policies while maintaining confidentiality