HR Operations & Benefits Coordinator

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is seeking an experienced Human Resources Administrator to manage day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and records while ensuring confidential and compliant HR services.

The role reports to the Chief Administrative & Strategic Officer and requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of HR experience, with ADP Workforce Now familiarity and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Experience with payroll administration, employee benefits, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now).
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding activities.
• Administer employee benefit enrollment and personnel transactions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data within the HRIS.
• Coordinate payroll administration activities, including review of payroll actions and changes.
• Collaborate with HR team to ensure timely completion of payroll and admin tasks.
• Coordinate employee pension enrollment and related documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and employee communications.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and implementation of HR policies and SOPs.
• Support performance evaluation administration and employee development initiatives.
• Coordinate employee training and orientation activities.
• Maintain departmental procedures and records.
• Respond to HR inquiries with excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality & judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is seeking an experienced Human Resources Administrator to manage day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and records while ensuring confidential and compliant HR services.

The role reports to the Chief Administrative & Strategic Officer and requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of HR experience, with ADP Workforce Now familiarity and strong communication skills.