Human Resources Generalist

Avenues To Independent Living; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenues To Independent Living in Woodbury, NJ is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support the full range of HR functions. This role is Full-Time, based in Woodbury, with a schedule of Monday-Friday 10-6pm and 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1031.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, staff relations, training coordination, performance management, and compliance while helping to enhance the employee experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 4+ years in an HR role, with recruiting experience preferred.
• CPR Trainer Certification desirable or willingness to obtain.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate job fairs, hiring events, and outreach efforts.
• Develop recruitment strategies with hiring managers.
• Prepare offer letters and employment documents.
• Maintain onboarding records and HRIS data.
• Administer benefits and respond to employee inquiries.
• Support staff relations, training coordination, and compliance.
• Assist with HR metrics and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Recruiting & Onboarding

HR policies

HRIS & ADP

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

HRIS

SharePoint

Document management

Job description

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Human Resources Generalist

Full Time Woodbury, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1031

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Hourly: Commensurate with experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10-6pm

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Human Resources Generalist to support the full range of HR functions within our organization. This position plays a vital role in recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, staff relations, training coordination, performance management, and compliance. The ideal candidate is an adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage and support full-cycle recruitment, including screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring.
• Attend and coordinate job fairs, hiring events, and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and staffing plans.
• Create, maintain, and archive applicant and new hire files.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate new employee orientations.
• Draft and issue offer letters and employment documents.
• Maintain onboarding records and share with employee records personnel.

Employee Relations & Performance

• Serve as a liaison between staff and management, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee concerns.
• Administer employee evaluations, ratings, and classification reviews.
• Support disciplinary procedures and conduct exit interviews.
• Advise on and implement retention initiatives and staff accountability strategies.

Training & Development

• Coordinate CPR/First Aid training and obtain trainer certification if necessary.
• Assist with identifying staff training needs and support internal training sessions in collaboration with the training team.
• Participate in the planning and improvement of employee development programs.

Benefits & HR Compliance

• Assist in benefits administration and provide information to employees regarding health plans, time off, and other benefits.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with EEO, ADA, and other employment regulations.
• Maintain and update employee information and documentation in HRIS and shared databases.
• Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports as needed.

Administrative & General Support

• Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries, including employment verifications.
• Participate in rotating on-call cell phone coverage with the HR team.
• Provide backup coverage for other HR staff across all functional areas as needed.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion
• Technological proficiency including:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
  • HHA Exchange, ADP, X-Ref, MeasureOne
  • Adobe Acrobat and other document management systems
  • Electronic filing and scanning software

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 4+ years of experience in a Human Resources role required
• Prior experience with recruiting and onboarding preferred
• CPR Trainer Certification highly desired (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and stoop as needed
• Minimal disagreeable elements present

Monday-Friday 10-6pm with a 30 minute lunch.