HR Generalist - (NJ)

Emerge; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerge in Dover, NJ is seeking an HR Generalist to provide HR operational support for a multishift manufacturing group of approximately 900 non-union employees. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, employee relations, benefits compliance, and performance management to ensure smooth HR operations.

Under the guidance of the Sr. HR Manager, you will lead apprenticeship initiatives and support HR programs while ensuring compliance and a positive workplace culture across the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR/recruiting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, psychology, or related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Excellent computer skills – MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding: drafting job descriptions, posting openings, conducting interviews, and onboarding.
• Manages the HRIS system including onboarding for new hires, promotions, terminations.
• Employee relations: addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, supporting managers with performance improvement plans, maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Prepares and extends offer letters for all non-agency hires.
• Maintains list of sign-on-bonuses and payment dates.
• Manage and participate in job/career fairs including college recruitment efforts.
• Assists employees applying for all internal job postings.
• Support all other HR initiatives as needed.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

HR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, psychology, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Oracle HRIS

Job description

Under the guidance of the Sr. HR Manager, this position provides HR operational support for multishift manufacturing group of approximately 900 non-union employees. The Human Resources Generalist manages and supports a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management, ensuring smooth HR operations across the organization.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of values and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations;
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend all EH&S training.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Drafting job descriptions, posting openings, conducting interviews, and facilitating new employee onboarding.
• Manages the HRIS System including processing onboarding for new hires, promotions, terminations
• Employee Relations – Addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, supporting managers with performance improvement plans, and maintaining a positive workplace culture
• Prepares and extends offer letters for all non-agency hires
• Maintains list of sign-on-bonuses and payment date
• Manage and participate in job/career fairs including college recruitment efforts
• Assists employees applying for all internal job postings
• Support all other HR initiatives as needed
• Perform other assignments as required

APRENTICE PROGRAM

• External – Lead external apprentice program & Interns.
• Internal – Develop internal apprentice program focused on (Machinists, Mechanics/Electricians, Automation Techs and Engineering Techs)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to Adapt to Changes in the Workplace;
• The HR Generalist role is dynamic, often requiring simultaneous attention to recruitment, compliance, and employee concerns.
• Ability to assess complex situations, make fair decisions, and navigate gray areas.
• Guide leaders in people-related decisions, balancing legal, cultural, and business considerations
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Ability to assess the situation and develop solutions
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices for employee satisfaction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Strong attention to detail.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources/recruiting experience.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field;

• Excellent computer skills – MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PHR, SPHR & MBA are a plus;

• Human Resources Generalist experience in a Manufacturing environment.

• Strong ability to multi-task and connect at all levels in the organization

• Strong project management skills

• Experience working with Excel, Oracle HRIS

• Excellent communication/presentation skills
  Salary: $80k - $120k
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