Senior Human Resources Generalist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is expanding its HR team and seeks a Senior HR Generalist to support HR services within assigned business units, including employee relations and investigations. The role administers employment policies and provides guidance to leaders to ensure compliant and effective workforce practices.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in HR with strong investigations experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Google Suite and Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent years of related HR experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience including at least 3 years in employee relations and conducting complex investigations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing employment.
• Effective leadership, team building, and change management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of HR services, programs, and initiatives within assigned business units, including employee and labor relations, performance management, leader development, engagement, compensation, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, and workforce planning.
• Administers employment policies, researches and investigates concerns, and makes recommendations that promote positive team member relations.
• Conducts workplace investigations and counsels management on federal, state, and local laws to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Delivers service in a professional and efficient manner to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and a positive team member experience.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Leadership

Communication

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Equivalent HR experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports the implementation of HR services, programs, and initiatives within assigned business units, including employee and labor relations, performance management, leader development, engagement, compensation, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. Responsible for providing support to leaders and team members, this role includes administering employment policies, researching and investigating concerns, and making recommendations that promote positive team member relations. This includes conducting workplace investigations and counseling management on federal, state, and local laws to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. The Sr HR Generalist recommends effective solutions for addressing workplace issues and corrective actions, delivering service in a professional and efficient manner to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and an overall positive team member experience.

This is a hybrid position

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent years of related HR experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience inclusive of a minimum of 3 years of experience in employee relations and conducting complex investigations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing employment.
• Effective leadership, team building, and change management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Working knowledge of HRIS/EMR systems such as PeopleSoft/Workday.
• Ideal candidate should have working knowledge of talent management, benefit and compensation administration, and legal compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing projects.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).