Seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations within a fast-paced healthcare or life sciences environment. This role will partner with employees and managers across the employee lifecycle, with responsibilities spanning employee relations, onboarding, benefits, HRIS administration, performance management, compliance, and HR programs.
This position is ideal for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, building relationships with employees and managers, and managing multiple HR priorities in a growing organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day Human Resources support to employees and managers.
- Serve as a resource for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, procedures, and workplace matters.
- Support employee relations matters and assist with workplace investigations.
- Coordinate onboarding, new-hire orientation, and employee offboarding.
- Support performance management processes and provide guidance to managers.
- Administer and communicate HR policies and procedures.
- Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
- Prepare HR reports, employee documentation, and workforce data.
- Support recruiting and hiring initiatives as needed.
- Assist with leave administration and employee lifecycle processes.
- Support employee engagement, training, and HR programs.
- Maintain confidential employee information and appropriate HR documentation.
- Assist HR leadership with compliance initiatives and special projects.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Broad HR experience supporting multiple areas of the employee lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with employee relations and employee support.
- Experience with onboarding, benefits, HR policies, and HRIS administration.
- Working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with employees and managers.
- Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using an HRIS or similar Human Resources system.
Required Skills
- Employee relations.
- Employee onboarding and offboarding.
- Benefits administration.
- Performance management support.
- HR policies and procedures.
- HR compliance and employee documentation.
- HRIS administration and reporting.
- Employee and manager support.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee matters.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotechnology
- Medical Devices
- Clinical or Healthcare Services
- Research & Development
Preferred Systems Experience
- Workday
- ADP
- UKG
- Paycom
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Oracle HCM
- Similar HRIS or Human Capital Management platforms
Why This Opportunity
- Gain broad exposure across multiple areas of Human Resources.
- Partner directly with employees, managers, and HR leadership.
- Develop deeper employee relations and HR operations experience.
- Support employees throughout the full employee lifecycle.
- Gain experience within a healthcare or life sciences environment.
- Build toward future Senior HR Generalist or HR Business Partner opportunities.
- Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where Human Resources plays an important role in supporting the business.
Pay Range and Compensation Package
- $70,000-$90,000 annually.
- Compensation within the stated range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
- Opportunity to gain broad HR experience across employee relations, benefits, performance management, HR operations, compliance, and HRIS administration.
- Exposure to both employee-facing and management-facing HR responsibilities.
- Collaborative environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
Benefits and additional compensation offerings will be based on the employer's benefits program and eligibility requirements.
- This is an onsite position based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- Candidates must be able to work onsite regularly and collaborate directly with employees, managers, and HR leadership.
- The position will operate in a fast-paced healthcare or life sciences environment.
- Candidates should be comfortable supporting a diverse employee population and managing multiple HR priorities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.