Human Resources Generalist

Ascendo Resources; Roseland (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our expanding HR team in a newly created role in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience, with hands-on exposure to recruiting, benefits administration, leave administration and employee relations.

The position supports a fast-paced, professional environment and serves as a primary point of contact for employees, partnering with HR leadership on complex matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience.
• Prior experience in a law firm or financial services environment is required.
• Hands-on experience with: Benefits administration; Leave administration; Employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition, including job postings, candidate coordination, interviews, and onboarding.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns.
• Support employee relations matters within the scope of the role and escalate complex issues to HR management.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including inquiries, enrollment, and coordination with providers.
• Manage and coordinate leave administration, ensuring proper documentation and timely follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Partner with HR leadership on various HR initiatives and special projects.
• Assist with compliance-related HR activities; training on compliance component.

Skills

Recruiting

Benefits admin

Leave administration

Employee relations

HR compliance

HRIS

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Monday & Friday Remote; Tuesday–Thursday In Office

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Senior Manager of Human Resources

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join a growing HR team in a newly created position. This role is ideal for an HR professional with 3–5 years of experience who has hands-on exposure to recruiting, benefits administration, leave administration, and employee relations.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional environment, serving as an initial point of contact for employees while partnering closely with HR management on more complex matters.

Prior experience within a law firm or financial services environment is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition, including job postings, candidate coordination, interviews, and onboarding
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns
• Support employee relations matters within the scope of the role and escalat complex issues to HR management
• Administer employee benefits programs, including employee inquiries, enrollment, and coordination with benefit providers
• Manage and coordinate leave administration, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely follow-up
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support HR policies, procedures, and employee communications
• Partner with HR leadership on various HR initiatives and special projects
• Assist with compliance-related HR activities and documentation; training will be provided on the compliance component
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience
• Prior experience in a law firm or financial services environment required
• Hands-on experience with:
• Benefits administration
• Leave administration
• Employee relations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable serving as a first point of contact for employees
• Strong judgment and ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated to HR management
• Compliance experience is a plus but can be trained

What We're Looking For

This is not a role requiring someone to independently manage highly complex employee relations or compliance matters. We are looking for someone who can confidently handle routine HR matters, provide strong employee support, and know when to escalat more complex situations to HR leadership.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm or financial services setting and understand the professionalism, pace, confidentiality, and high expectations associated with these environments.

Must-Haves:

• 3–5 years of HR experience
• Law firm or financial services experience
• Leave administration experience
• Employee relations experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice-to-Have:

• HR compliance experience
• HRIS experience
• Experience supporting professional services organizations