Human Resources Associate

System One; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Hamilton, New Jersey is seeking an HR Associate to support the HR department across 26 locations. The role offers a hybrid model (onsite and remote) and focuses on hands-on HR tasks within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include facilitating communication between HR, managers, and candidates, maintaining a steady candidate pipeline, and assisting with new employee orientations. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field.
• 1–2 years HR experience including recruitment and policy application.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential tasks in a fast-paced union environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among HR reps, managers and candidates.
• Oversee candidates throughout the hiring process with transparency.
• Maintain a steady pipeline of candidates to meet staffing needs.
• Foster positive relationships with candidates and staff.
• Assist in coordinating new employee orientations.
• Develop understanding of union culture and work environment.
• Generate internal reports and maintain staffing records.
• Collaborate with HR, candidates and managers to provide support.

Skills

HR recruitment

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Workday experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft 365

Job description

Human Resources Associate

Hamilton, New Jersey

Type: Direct Hire

Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Our client is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Representative Associate. The HR Representative Associate plays a supporting role at the program while actively engaging in hands‑on tasks. This fast‑paced role entails supporting the Human Resources department including fulfilling positions across 26 locations that align with strategic business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication among HR representatives, managers, and candidates to streamline the hiring process.
• Ensure transparent and timely communication while overseeing candidates throughout the entire hiring process.
• Sustain a constant flow of candidates to meet ongoing staffing requirements.
• Foster a positive and professional association with potential candidates to ensure the overall candidate experience.
• Support the HR representatives in coordinating and conducting new employees orientation.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the union culture, values and work environment.
• Generate internal reports, compile data, file, and maintain staffing records.
• Work collaboratively with the HR department, candidates, and managers to deliver seamless HR support.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Administration, a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of HR experience that includes recruitment and the ability to apply fundamental Talent Management Principles, company policies and practices to assign tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) on TM issues pertaining to assigned tasks.
• Ability to handle confidential assignments and work in a fast‑paced, highly visible union environment.
• Proficient in prioritizing, adapting to changes, and resourceful, while maintaining genuine and ongoing support.
• Demonstrated success in building strong and productive partnerships with employees and managers at all levels.
• Sharp business acumen, critical thinking skills, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Workday experience (desired).
• Professional certification, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (desired).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.