HR GENERALIST - NON PROFIT

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY

Toms River (NJ)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Prescription

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account and Health-S

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Staff Training and Development

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the HR department in Brick, NJ. This in–person role covers onboarding, leave management, workers’ compensation, and internship coordination using ADP Workforce Now.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, and strong communication and confidentiality skills to ensure compliance and high-quality employee relations.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent and Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
Experience: 1–2 years in HR; nonprofit sector a plus.

Responsibilities

Onboarding and offboarding processes; onboarding checks and background steps.
Manage leaves of absence (FMLA/NJFLA) and workers’ compensation workflows.
Coordinate internship program; maintain HRIS tasks in ADP Workforce Now.
Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain employee records and audits.
Oversee exit processes and unemployment documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

MS Office Suite

Job description

About this position

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Program: Human Resources

location: Office 1500 Route 88, Brick New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Hourly Rate Range: $23.50 - $25.50

THIS IS AN IN PERSON POSITION

Job Description/Summary

Performs varied HR responsibilities in support of the Human Resources Department, including those related to the onboarding and offboarding process, leave management and worker’s compensation administration, and provides oversight and coordination of the internship program; performs HRIS administration tasks utilizing the ADP WorkforceNow platform.

Responsibilities

Ensures that orientation checklists and introductory reviews for New Hires are completed on a timely basis by monitoring the performance dashboard in ADP Workforce Now and follows up with managers as necessary.
Manages the pre-employment onboarding process related to medical and fingerprinting requirements to ensure that all applicants are cleared for employment (criminal background checks, drug and Mantoux screening, etc.).
Administers all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA/NJFLA, Personal and/or Worker’s Compensation leaves; maintains accurate up-to-date records and follows up with employees and the occupational health facility as needed, to ensure a smooth return-to-work process. Coordinates timecard entries for any benefit time taken during the leave with the Manager and/or Payroll Department. Provides timely communication and escalates complex or sensitive leave matters to the Human Resources Director as needed.
Refers employees to Corporate Care Occupational Health for work-related injuries and files the workers compensation claim with the insurance carrier.
Ensures that orientation checklists and introductory reviews for New Hires are completed on a timely basis by monitoring the performance dashboard in ADP Workforce Now and follows up with managers as necessary.
Maintains the OSHA Form 300 log of workplace accidents and injuries to complete the annual BLS reporting requirements.
Reviews and processes employee status changes on a bi-weekly basis, forwards to finance for approval as applicable and enters the changes into ADP; notifies the appropriate parties via email. Generates separation letters for terminated employees, attaching the required notice for claiming unemployment benefits.
Coordinates the exit interview process by corresponding with employees during their notice period and obtaining exit interview questionnaires prior to termination; provides a summary of findings to the HR Director on a quarterly basis.
Ensures that employees who are transferred and/or promoted meet all mandatory regulatory requirements, i.e. fingerprinting, medical, CARI etc. needed in their new positions.
Oversees the PBHG Internship Program, referring applicants to supervisory personnel and coordinating intern paperwork and orientation start dates.
Assists with financial, regulatory and other HR audits by reviewing personnel files for completeness, providing documentation as requested by the auditors, and running reports in ADP Workforce Now as needed.
Ensures compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations, employee records management and retention requirements as well as the security of all employee documents.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Proficient with MS Office Suite and ADP Workforcenow or similar HRIS platform.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and multi tasking skills.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent and Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
Experience:Minimum One to two years of experience in Human Resources; experience in the non-profit sector a plus.