Human Resources Generalist

Jimmysbakery; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and EAP

Generous PTO and career growth

Job summary

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery is seeking an organized, bilingual HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for fulfillment and office staff in New Jersey. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, timekeeping, temporary payroll, and benefits administration.

The role requires at least 2 years in HR, English/Spanish bilingual ability, and competence with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. Join a team that values accuracy, confidentiality, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of HR experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and timekeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, screening, interviews, and hiring for entry-level positions.
• Manage onboarding, new hire orientation, and employment documentation.
• Support employee relations, investigations, coaching, and disciplinary documentation.
• Review timecards and attendance, coordinate corrections.
• Process temporary payroll across multiple locations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and update HRIS.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, leave requests, and separations.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies for temporary staffing needs.
• Support managers with staffing, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment requirements.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Description

We are seeking an organized and bilingual HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support to fulfillment and office employees. This role will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, timekeeping, temporary employee payroll, benefits administration, and general HR operations.

Requirements

• Coordinate recruitment, candidate screening, interviews, and hiring for entry-level positions.
• Manage onboarding, new hire orientation, and employment documentation.
• Support employee relations, investigations, coaching, and disciplinary documentation.
• Review timecards, attendance records, and missed punches, coordinating corrections as needed.
• Process temporary employee payroll across multiple locations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and update HRIS information.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, leave requests, employee changes, and separations.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies regarding temporary staffing needs and employee concerns.
• Support managers with staffing, performance concerns, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years of HR experience.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and timekeeping.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Work Environment

This position supports both office and fulfillment employees and requires regular interaction with employees and supervisors across departments. Occasional flexibility in work hours may be needed to support different shifts.

Our Commitment to You

At Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, we believe our team's success starts with feeling valued and supported. That's why we offer:

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP support
• Generous PTO and career growth opportunities

Join a team that values your contributions and well-being.