Human Resources Generalist

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an on-site Human Resources Generalist in New Jersey to support onboarding, offboarding, and daily HR operations. You will serve as a liaison between managers and employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies while partnering with Health & Safety for site initiatives.

The role emphasizes advising the onsite team, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating resources and programs to support staff growth and site performance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR policies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate safety programs and partner with Health & Safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires and exit processes.
• Act as liaison between employees, managers and HR.
• Support health & safety initiatives and risk assessments.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and ensure policy compliance.
• Handle HR administrative tasks such as letters and verifications.

Skills

Onboarding & Offboarding

Employee relations

Labor law knowledge

Safety program coordination

HR administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will report to the Human Resources Manager, and who’ll be tasked with providing onsite support and act as the on-site liaison to managers and employees at the New Jersey facility and the broader HR team. As part of your role, you’ll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You’ll be a trusted advisor to the onsite team.

Onboarding and Offboarding Support:
Conduct final interviews, support first day orientation for on-site new hires, ensuring all required paperwork and processes are completed.

Health & Safety Partnership:
Partner with the Health & Safety team to conduct risk assessments. Advise employees on accident reporting procedures, assist with investigations as needed and near misses for the site. Work with the Health & Safety team as well as HR leadership to provide recommendations for corrective actions. Administer and support occupational health and safety programs by coordinating employee safety training, maintaining compliance documentation, and other regulatory requirements. Promote a safety-conscious work environment through ongoing communication, compliance monitoring, and partnership with site leadership.

Administrative Compliance:
Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies. Organize employee records and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Support Employees By Connecting them with Tools, Programming & Resources:

Act as a liaison between employees, managers, and HR by connecting them with the appropriate resources, programs, and personnel to address HR-related needs. Serve as the first point of contact for inquiries and workplace concerns, ensuring matters are properly documented and escalated to HR leadership when necessary.

HR Administrative Tasks:
Perform reconciliation of expenses; schedule exit interviews, and track relocation expenses. Prepare employee job and/or pay progressions (offer letters), employment verification letters, and term checklists as requested. Track employee anniversaries, assist with local office engagement duties, and complete education assistance reimbursement paperwork.