HR - People Operation Generalist

H Mart; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life Insurance & AD&D

Lunch provided

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

H Mart is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR contact for designated offices, factories, and retail departments in Lyndhurst, NJ. You will ensure policies are communicated and applied, manage employee relations, and support onboarding and offboarding processes with fairness and compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, and proficiency in MS Office and UKG Pro HRIS.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years progressive HR experience in generalist/HRBP role, preferably multi-site incl. manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS (UKG Pro).
• Bilingual Korean and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for designated office, factory and/or retail departments/companies.
• Ensure HR policies and handbook are communicated and applied consistently.
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy; conduct investigations and document findings.
• Manage disciplinary processes with documentation and compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure labor-law compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding with HR for new hires.
• Manage offboarding, including exit interviews and asset deactivation.
• Collaborate with safety/compliance to meet HR standards.
• Provide coaching to managers on performance, discipline, and conflicts.
• Maintain confidentiality and policy consistency.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes and inquiries.

Skills

HR Generalist/HRBP experience

Office 3-5 years

Employment laws knowledge

Interpersonal & communication

Multitasking & deadlines

MS Office & HRIS (UKG Pro)

Bilingual: Korean & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

UKG Pro HRIS

Job description

H MART - Headquarters | GSC
300 Chubb Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for designated office, factory and/or retail departments/companies
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook are communicated and consistently applied
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy, discretion, and fairness; conduct thorough investigations and document findings as necessary
• Manage and support disciplinary action processes by gathering facts, advising managers on appropriate steps, preparing documentation, and ensuring fairness and compliance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws and internal policies
• Coordinate onboarding in collaboration with other HR team members including new hire orientation
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, termination paperwork, asset collection, and system deactivation
• Collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure factory-related HR practices meet internal and legal standards
• Provide coaching and day-to-day support to managers and employees on HR-related matters including performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and interpersonal conflicts
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure consistent application of policies
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries

Qualifications / Skills:

• 3 -5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HRBP, or similar role, preferably in a multi-site environment including manufacturing or factory settings
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with diverse teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS systems (UKG Pro)
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Salary Range: $65,400 - $95,850

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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