Human Resources Generalist

Atrium; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium is seeking an HR Generalist in Asbury Park, NJ to manage the full employee lifecycle for office and field staff. You will partner with leadership to support culture and ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey employment laws.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, and employee relations. 5+ years HR generalist experience and UKG HRIS familiarity are preferred; SHRM/HRCI certification a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment law and compliance.
• Experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems, preferably UKG.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for office and field roles.
• Lead onboarding processes, including pre-employment screenings, paperwork, and systems setup.
• Administer union personnel onboarding and ensure proper documentation and classification.
• Oversee offboarding processes, including exit logistics and benefits transitions.
• Process payroll, including union payroll and benefits coordination.
• Maintain personnel records and update HR policies and employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey employment laws.
• Administer benefits programs and coordinate with plan administrators.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and communication initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with performance management processes and documentation.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and OSHA recordkeeping.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Federal + NJ employment law

Payroll processing

HR communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR a plus

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a HR Generalist based in Asbury Park, NJ.

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law.

Position: HR Generalist

Location: Asbury Park, NJ

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: up to 80k

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will serve as the organization’s dedicated HR professional, managing the full employee lifecycle for office and field employees. This role partners with leadership to support culture and engagement initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for office and field roles
• Lead onboarding processes, including pre-employment screenings, paperwork, and systems setup
• Administer union personnel onboarding and ensure proper documentation and classification
• Oversee offboarding processes, including exit logistics and benefits transitions
• Process payroll, including union payroll
• Maintain personnel records and update HR policies and employee handbook
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey employment laws and federal-contractor obligations
• Administer benefits programs and coordinate with plan administrators
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and communication initiatives
• Serve as a resource for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Assist with performance management processes and documentation
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and OSHA recordkeeping

Required Experience/Skills

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, ideally as a sole HR practitioner or in a small HR team
• Knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment law and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems, preferably UKG
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to build trust across teams
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience in construction, heavy civil, or federal/state contracting environments
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Background in employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
• Familiarity with union labor processes and compliance
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience considered
• Professional HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) a plus
• Continuing education in employment law and compliance recommended

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO