Human Resources Generalist

H Mart; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Lunch provided

EAP

FSA/DCFSA

Job summary

H Mart in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily HR operations, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and leave management. The role ensures policy consistency and maintains accurate records while guiding managers and staff.

You will handle employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and coordinate onboarding with the team. The position demands solid knowledge of employment laws, strong communication, multi-site collaboration, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist/HRBP role, preferably multi-site including manufacturing/factory settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with diverse teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS systems (UKG Pro).
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for designated office, factory and/or retail departments/companies.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook are communicated and consistently applied.
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy, discretion, and fairness; conduct investigations and document findings.
• Manage disciplinary action processes by gathering facts, advising managers, preparing documentation, and ensuring fairness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in compliance with labor laws and policies.
• Coordinate onboarding with team members including new hire orientation.
• Manage offboarding processes including exit interviews, termination paperwork, asset collection, and system deactivation.
• Collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure factory-related HR practices meet standards.
• Provide coaching and day-to-day support to managers and employees on performance, disciplinary actions, and conflicts.
• Maintain confidentiality and consistent policy application.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Support Open Enrollment communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

HR knowledge

Microsoft Office

HRIS UKG Pro

Bilingual (Korean/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

UKG Pro

MS Office

Job description

The HR Generalist supports daily HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and leave management. This role ensures consistent application of HR policies, maintains accurate employee records, and provides guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters. The HR Generalist also assists with HR projects and partners with internal teams to uphold compliance and improve overall workplace effectiveness.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for designated office, factory and/or retail departments/companies
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook are communicated and consistently applied
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy, discretion, and fairness; conduct thorough investigations and document findings as necessary
• Manage and support disciplinary action processes by gathering facts, advising managers on appropriate steps, preparing documentation, and ensuring fairness and compliance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws and internal policies
• Coordinate onboarding in collaboration with other HR team members including new hire orientation
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, termination paperwork, asset collection, and system deactivation
• Collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure factory-related HR practices meet internal and legal standards
• Provide coaching and day-to-day support to managers and employees on HR-related matters including performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and interpersonal conflicts
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure consistent application of policies
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries
• Support Open Enrollment communication

Qualifications / Skills:

• 3 -5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HRBP, or similar role, preferably in a multi-site environment including manufacturing or factory settings
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with diverse teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS systems (UKG Pro)
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours:

Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Salary Range:

$65,400 - $98,850

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.