What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Bergen County Law Firm?
A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced HR Generalist to join our team to help support our employees and drive our HR initiatives. The HR Generalist will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support, managing day-to-day HR activities, and helping to cultivate a positive work environment. This role involves administering policies, assisting with employee relations, managing the onboarding process, and supporting various HR projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and has a passion for fostering a positive company culture.
Responsibilities
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
Process bi-weekly payroll
Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent
Create and maintain employment ads
Source candidates using online platforms and community relationship
Review applications, conduct initial interviews
Collaborate with managers to ensure the best fit
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
Coordinate and conduct 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
Plan and facilitate 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
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Human Resources Generalist is required
Excellent computer skills with payroll platforms (ie Paychex and / or ADP) & 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
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
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