Human Resources Generalist

A Great Company; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A Great Company in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated bilingual Human Resources Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding for warehouse and transportation roles. You will collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and ensure a smooth candidate experience.

Responsibilities include recruiting support, onboarding, I-9 and WOTC compliance, and conducting new hire orientations in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in onboarding new employees.
• Capable of working independently and proactively anticipating needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and management at all levels.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a focus on quality and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting qualified candidates for open warehouse and transportation roles by collaborating with managers to understand required skills and competencies.
• Manage onboarding procedures for warehouse staff and drivers, including completing new hire and rehire paperwork, verifying I-9 documentation, and ensuring WOTC compliance.
• Complete and maintain I-9 forms, verify documentation, and keep accurate I-9 files.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions in English and/or Spanish.
• Respond to routine employment inquiries from applicants regarding procedures and processes.
• Maintain employee records accurately and securely.
• Support the processing of termination paperwork as needed.
• Promote and uphold company culture, core values, and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing employee requests and questions promptly.
• Assist with employment-related questions from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive issues to HR leadership.
• Support HR policy interpretation and basic benefits inquiries.
• Participate in annual open enrollment and other employee benefit activities.
• Help organize and coordinate company employee events.
• Perform various administrative and clerical duties to support the HR department.

Skills

HR principles

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion

Problem-solving

Independence

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and bilingual Human Resources Coordinator to support our hiring and employee onboarding processes. In this role, you will work closely with departmental managers to identify staffing needs, facilitate the recruitment of qualified candidates for warehouse and transportation positions, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in recruiting qualified candidates for open warehouse and transportation roles by collaborating with managers to understand required skills and competencies.
• Manage onboarding procedures for warehouse staff and drivers, including completing new hire and rehire paperwork, verifying I-9 documentation, and ensuring WOTC compliance.
• Complete and maintain I-9 forms, verify documentation, and keep accurate I-9 files.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions in English and/or Spanish.
• Respond to routine employment inquiries from applicants regarding procedures and processes.
• Maintain employee records accurately and securely.
• Support the processing of termination paperwork as needed.
• Promote and uphold company culture, core values, and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing employee requests and questions promptly.
• Assist with employment-related questions from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive issues to HR leadership.
• Support HR policy interpretation and basic benefits inquiries.
• Participate in annual open enrollment and other employee benefit activities.
• Help organize and coordinate company employee events.
• Perform various administrative and clerical duties to support the HR department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in onboarding new employees.
• Capable of working independently and proactively anticipating needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and management at all levels.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a focus on quality and urgency.