Human Resources Generalist

Gottlieb and Greenspan; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Medical Insurance for 1

Employer-paid Dental and Vision for 1

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Profit Sharing

Cash Balance Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Gottlieb & Greenspan seeks a comprehensive HR Generalist to join our growing HR team. The role oversees payroll, benefits, employee relations, HRIS/ATS data management, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and events.

Responsibilities include payroll support with Finance, benefits administration, employee inquiries, onboarding/offboarding, recruiting collaboration, feedback analysis, and HR process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of progressive HR experience in a mid-sized, fast-paced organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• Working proficiency with Rippling and Greenhouse platforms.
• Payroll administration experience required.
• Strong communication with a professional demeanor.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance on biweekly payroll processing and be the primary HR contact for payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with HR Manager on benefits administration, EDI management, open enrollment, audits, and changes.
• Serve as point of contact for employee HR inquiries and escalate as needed.
• Support onboarding and offboarding and assist HR Coordinator for a smooth experience.
• Coordinate with Recruiting to post jobs, manage openings, and screen for cultural fit.
• Collect and analyze employee feedback semiannually and present trends to leadership.
• Maintain annual HR calendar including compliance, events, and year-end deliverables.
• Act as ADA and LOA Administrator with proper tracking and documentation.

Skills

Payroll administration

HRIS/ATS data management

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field

HR certification (SHRM/PHR)

Tools

Rippling

Greenhouse

Job description

Gottlieb & Greenspan is a rapidly growing law firm at the forefront of healthcare reimbursement litigation, with a specialized focus on disputes arising under the No Surprises Act (NSA). Our firm is known for its high-stakes advocacy, strategic litigation approach, and commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We pride ourselves on being ethical, respectful of all people, accountable, positive, driven, and committed to excellence.

We are seeking a comprehensive HR Generalist to join our growing HR team. This role oversees a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS/ATS data management, onboarding and offboarding, compliance, payroll administration, and company-wide events.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Finance team on biweekly payroll processing, serving as the primary HR point of contact to support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll administration.
• Work in partnership with the HR Manager on benefits administration, including maintaining employee benefit records, EDI management, open enrollment activities, audits, and benefit changes.
• Act as a point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing guidance and escalating matters when appropriate.
• Support a positive employee experience by ensuring smooth onboarding and offboarding processes and assisting the HR Coordinator as needed.
• Partner with the Recruiting team to create job postings, manage open positions, and screen candidates for cultural fit when requested.
• Collect and analyze employee feedback on a semiannual basis, identify key trends, and present findings to leadership.
• Manage and maintain the annual HR calendar, including compliance requirements, employee events, year-end deliverables, and departmental initiatives.
• Serve as the ADA and Leave of Absence (LOA) Administrator, ensuring compliance, accurate tracking, and proper documentation of active cases.
• Maintain the Rippling HRIS, conducting regular audits of employee data fields, and generating reports as needed.
• Support department organization and continuous improvement efforts through the development of HR processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and process optimization initiatives.
• Assist with the annual performance management process.
• Coordinate employee events, including vendor management, event setup, and breakdown.
• Provide support to the HR team with projects and tasks requiring advanced HR knowledge and experience.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 5-6 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a mid-sized, fast-paced organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; HR certification (SHRM, PHR, or equivalent) preferred.
• Working proficiency with Rippling and Greenhouse platforms.
• Experience developing, implementing, and scaling HR systems, processes, and programs is preferred.
• Payroll administration experience required.
• Strong communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Salary Range: $75,000-90,000 / year, commensurate with experience

• 100% employer paid Medical Insurance for employees, starting day 1
• 100% employer paid Dental and Vision Insurance for employees, starting within 31 days
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions
• Profit Sharing
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to pension)
• Competitive PTO & Paid Holidays
• Friendly, team-focused culture where your work matters

Visit us atwww.gottliebandgreenspan.comto learn more!

Gottlieb & Greenspan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment-based visas, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, O-1, or E-3 classifications.

Gottlieb & Greenspan is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process. Applicants who require accommodation may contact Human Resources to request support.

The duties and responsibilities described above are intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an exhaustive or complete list of all tasks, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties may be assigned or modified at any time with or without notice.