Human Resources Generalist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, and HRIS administration in a fast-paced environment. The temp-to-perm role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service for employees and managers in Paterson, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience, payroll processing expertise, and familiarity with staffing agencies.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience – required.
• Experience with recruiting/staffing agencies.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits.
• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• HRIS experience; Paycom experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and customer service to employees and managers.
• Recruit, interview, and assist with hiring qualified candidates.
• Post positions, review resumes, screen candidates, prepare offer letters, and coordinate onboarding.
• Conduct new hire orientations and support training initiatives.
• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Assist with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefit programs.
• Process benefit enrollments and terminations and assist with leave and accommodation requests.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and files in accordance with legal requirements.
• Ensure new hires complete employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.
• Maintain job descriptions, job titles, and classifications within the HRIS.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and surveys.
• Provide training and guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and OSHA reporting.
• Help develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support workplace safety programs and maintain a safe work environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help improve HR processes and efficiency.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recruiting & staffing agencies

Employee benefits knowledge

HRIS administration

HR policy and compliance

Onboarding

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

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

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Human Resources Generalist – Temp-to-Perm

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year ($33.65–$38.46/hour)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, On-Site
Hours: Flexible — 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, or similar
Position: Temp-to-Perm

Location: Paterson NJ

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team in a hands-on, customer service-focused role. This position will support employees and managers across all areas of HR, including payroll, recruiting, benefits, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, safety, and HRIS administration.

The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Most Important Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience – required
• Previous experience working with recruiting/staffing agencies
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits
• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration
• HRIS experience; Paycom experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and customer service to employees and managers
• Recruit, interview, and assist with hiring qualified candidates
• Post positions, review resumes, screen candidates, prepare offer letters, and coordinate onboarding
• Conduct new hire orientations and support training initiatives
• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Assist with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefit programs
• Process benefit enrollments and terminations and assist with leave and accommodation requests
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and performance management
• Maintain accurate employee records and files in accordance with legal requirements
• Ensure new hires complete employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
• Maintain job descriptions, job titles, and classifications within the HRIS
• Support employee engagement initiatives and surveys
• Provide training and guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and OSHA reporting
• Help develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Support workplace safety programs and maintain a safe work environment
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help improve HR processes and efficiency
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High energy, analytical, and results-oriented
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and handle a high-volume workload
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate HRIS and talent management systems
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Payroll, benefits, recruiting, and employee relations experience required
• Experience supporting a broad range of HR functions, ideally in a small HR department or as a primary HR resource
• Experience working with staffing/recruiting agencies strongly preferred
• Paycom experience is a plus
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus