A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm is seeking a full-time experienced Human Resources Manager. We believe that our most important resource is Human Resources.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

$70,000 - $85,000 yearly

Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent

• Create and maintain employment ads
• Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships
• Review applications, conduct initial interviews
• Run background and reference checks

Onboarding

• Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees
• Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.

Benefits

• Facilitates benefit programs’ enrollments.
• Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages.
• Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA.
• Processes Workers’ Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed.

Employee Relations

• Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires.
• Assist in internal employee dispute resolution.
• Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues.
• Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts.
• Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc.
• Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews
• Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO
• Monitor employee morale and company culture

Compliance

• Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation.
• Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and information.

Administrative

• Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers’ compensation trends, related benefits information, etc.
• Assist in developing employee training materials
• Assist in planning employee events and celebrations
• Assist with payroll processing
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Human Resources Generalist is required
• Excellent computer skills, especially MS Office suite.
• Candidate must have a strong understanding of human resources concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as a sound knowledge of all federal and state employment and benefits laws.
• Must have a high standard of integrity/confidentiality, be able to adapt to changes, alter their approach or method to best fit the situation, effectively present information, and respond to questions from staff.
• Detail-oriented with the initiative to work with minimum or no supervision while demonstrating a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, even when dealing with difficult staff situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• SHRM certification is a plus

Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.