Senior Human Resources Generalist

NWL; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NWL Inc., recently acquired by American Superconductor, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to oversee benefits, payroll, and HR programs in our New Jersey manufacturing operations. This role ensures compliance with employment laws and internal controls while partnering with management on employee relations and policy development.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, 401(k) administration, onboarding, recruitment support, and HR metrics reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist.
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits and retirement plans.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefit programs, retirement plans, and related employee inquiries.
• Process payroll and payroll reconciliations while ensuring policy compliance.
• Administer the Company’s 401(k) plan incl. enrollments, changes, loans and distributions.
• Support recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring.
• Conduct onboarding and assist training and development initiatives.
• Provide guidance to employees/managers on HR matters and resolve issues.
• Promote HR programs to improve efficiency and engagement.
• Assist in policy development and communication of procedures.
• Support performance management, evaluations and development planning.
• Collect and report HR metrics to support business needs and compliance.
• Maintain confidential records in HRIS and personnel files.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

HR policy development

HR compliance

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

HRIS (Paycom/ADP)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

NWL Inc., recently acquired by American Superconductor (AMSC), is a manufacturer of custom transformers and power supplies for high reliability, mission-critical systems. The company specializes in high voltage power conversion equipment used in electrostatic precipitators (ESP), electron beam systems, desalting equipment, and other advanced applications. NWL serves a diverse global customer base across industrial and military markets. Team members contribute to products that support critical infrastructure and technologies worldwide, in an environment that values technical excellence and dependable performance.

Position Summary

The Senior HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting and administering a broad range of human resources programs and initiatives. This position requires strong knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits and retirement plan administration, performance management, HR compliance, and policy development. The role serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and internal control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, retirement plans, and related employee inquiries.
• Process and administer payroll, including employee changes, audits, payroll reconciliations, and payroll-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Administer the Company's 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contribution changes, loan requests, distributions, and coordination with third-party plan administrators.
• Support recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring processes.
• Conduct new employee onboarding and assist with training and development initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR-related matters and assist in resolving employee relations issues.
• Promote HR programs and initiatives that contribute to an efficient, productive, and positive work environment.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, employee development planning, and annual performance review administration.
• Assist with the collection and reporting of HR metrics and workforce data to support business needs and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within the HRIS and personnel files while ensuring data integrity.
• Maintain HR and payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements, including support for SOX compliance and internal and external audits.
• Enhance employee engagement through issue resolution, recognition initiatives, and employee-focused programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Utilize HRIS systems to support payroll, benefits administration, reporting, and HR operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar human resources role.
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefit and retirement plans.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, results-driven environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Paycom, ADP, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company or subsidiary of a publicly traded organization.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Disclaimer

This job description does not list all duties and responsibilities of the position. Supervisors and managers may assign additional duties as needed. Employee performance will be evaluated, in part, based on the successful performance of the responsibilities outlined in this job description. The Company reserves the right to revise, modify, or update this job description at any time. This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment, and employment may be terminated by either the employee or the employer at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Base Salary Range - $85,000-$95,000 + annual discretionary bonus