Senior Human Resources Generalist

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist in Passaic County, NJ to support multiple business units through the full employee lifecycle. The role requires expert guidance on policies, investigations, performance management, and compliance while balancing employee advocacy with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR Generalist experience, strong knowledge of employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. Travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience, preferably in operations, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and supporting leave administration processes.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with managers on performance management initiatives, including coaching, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Act as an initial resource for employee leave inquiries, providing guidance on applicable leave policies and coordinating with appropriate internal or external partners.
• Administer workers' compensation claims and coordinate communication among employees, managers, and insurance providers.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, exit interviews, and employee experience initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, including employment eligibility documentation and personnel files.
• Partner with leadership and talent acquisition teams on workforce planning and hiring best practices.
• Assist with compensation reviews, benefits administration, and annual enrollment processes.
• Support training and development programs, including leadership development and compliance training.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends, providing recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention, and operational effectiveness.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employment laws

HR policies

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Organizational skills

HRIS

MS Office

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location: Passaic County, NJ

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel up to 20%

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner, supporting employees and managers across multiple business functions. This role manages the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, and provides guidance on employee relations, performance management, compliance, leave administration, and HR policies. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who balances employee advocacy with business objectives and can work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with managers on performance management initiatives, including coaching, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Act as an initial resource for employee leave inquiries, providing guidance on applicable leave policies and coordinating with appropriate internal or external partners.
• Administer workers' compensation claims and coordinate communication among employees, managers, and insurance providers.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, exit interviews, and employee experience initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, including employment eligibility documentation and personnel files.
• Partner with leadership and talent acquisition teams on workforce planning and hiring best practices.
• Assist with compensation reviews, benefits administration, and annual enrollment processes.
• Support training and development programs, including leadership development and compliance training.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends, providing recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention, and operational effectiveness.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience. Experience supporting operational, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments is preferred.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and supporting leave administration processes.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual capabilities are a plus.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)

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