Human Resources Generalist

NUS Consulting Group; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NUS Consulting Group is seeking an HR Generalist to own people operations, payroll, and benefits functions in the United States. This role spans multi-country payroll with attention to compliance and timely delivery across a global team.

You will partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, support onboarding/offboarding, maintain HRIS data integrity, and help shape HR policies and programs for a growing organization focused on energy management and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR experience with direct ADP Workforce Now payroll processing.
• Experience with multi-country payroll and benefits administration.
• Solid knowledge of payroll compliance, tax withholdings, and labor law requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities with accuracy and compliance.
• Administer employee benefits programs and manage open enrollment and vendor relations.
• Serve as primary contact for onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate accurate HR/payroll reporting.
• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll reconciliation and tax filings.
• Support performance management, engagement, and talent development initiatives.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

Global payroll experience

Employee relations & onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

PHR/SHRM-CP or CPP certification (a plus)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

NUS Consulting Group, a global energy management and sustainability advisory firm, is seeking an HR Generalist to be responsible for our people operations, payroll, and benefits functions in the United States.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats — building strong HR programs while making sure payroll and benefits run accurately and on time across a multi-jurisdictional team.

What you'll do:

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Administer employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies) across all entities, including open enrollment and vendor management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and day-to-day HR support
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws and payroll regulations across our global entities
• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, tax filings, and benefits administration
• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives
• Manage HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR, compensation, and benefits matters

What you bring:

• 5+ years of HR experience, with direct ownership of ADP Workforce Now payroll processing (multi-country experience a plus)
• Experience administering group benefits plans and working with brokers/carriers
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax withholding, and labor law requirements
• Experience with HRIS/payroll platforms
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience); PHR/SHRM-CP or CPP certification a plus

Why NUS Consulting Group:

Founded in 1933, NUS has spent decades helping organizations manage energy costs and sustainability strategy worldwide. Join a lean, collaborative team where your work directly shapes how we support and grow our people.