HR Generalist: Onboarding, Compliance & People Experience

Easterseals New Jersey; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

403(b) with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Easterseals New Jersey is seeking an enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Jamesburg. You will welcome new employees, support recruitment and onboarding, and help ensure HR processes run smoothly.

The role offers opportunities to work across HR functions, maintain employee records, coordinate training, and collaborate with managers. A Bachelor's in HR or related field and 1–3 years of HR experience are preferred, with CPR/FA credentials a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field required; master's preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR support experience preferred.
• Proven experience with HR policies and best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior management.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office applications.
• CPR/FA trainer credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Hire Orientation sessions and introduce employees to our policies and workplace expectations.
• Guide new hires through required paperwork, background screenings, and pre-employment requirements.
• Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, and candidate communications.
• Support HR compliance activities and maintain accurate employee records.
• Maintain employee information in HRIS and other systems, track onboarding progress.
• Coordinate and track required new hire training, including CPR/FA.
• Collaborate with HR team on projects and process improvements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

CPR/FA trainer credentials

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree in HR/BA/IO psychology

Job description

Easterseals New Jersey is seeking an enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Jamesburg. You will welcome new employees, support recruitment and onboarding, and help ensure HR processes run smoothly.

The role offers opportunities to work across HR functions, maintain employee records, coordinate training, and collaborate with managers. A Bachelor's in HR or related field and 1–3 years of HR experience are preferred, with CPR/FA credentials a plus.