HR Generalist Consultant (1099 Contractor)

Job Title: HR Generalist Consultant (1099 Contractor)

Location: North New Jersey (Onsite 3 days/week)

Part-Time: About 24 hours/week for 6 months

Company: Exude Human Capital Consulting

About the Role:

Exude Human Capital is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to work as a 1099 contractor for our client, a rapidly growing company in North New Jersey. This organization is scaling quickly and requires a hands-on HR professional to build and strengthen its HR infrastructure and people operations. The HR Consultant will be onsite three days per week for the first 6 months to build the HR foundation, ensure full compliance with New Jersey employment laws, and work closely with the firm’s Principals to develop a long-term HR strategy. This consultant will also serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters, fostering strong employee relationships and implementing HR systems and processes. 

Key Responsibilities:

·        Establish and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with business needs. 

·        Ensure compliance with New Jersey employment laws and regulations.

·        Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR strategy, talent management, and organizational planning. 

·        Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, benefits, and workplace concerns. 

·        Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. 

·        Design and implement performance management frameworks. 

·        Guide leadership in developing a long-term HR strategic plan to support company growth. 

·        Support company culture initiatives, employee engagement, and retention strategies. 

Qualifications:

·        5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a startup or growing company. 

·        Strong knowledge of New Jersey labor laws and compliance requirements. 

·        Experience setting up HR processes and systems from the ground up. 

·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal structure. 

·        Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels. 

·        Hands-on experience with HRIS, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and benefits administration. 

·        Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals. 

Apply via our website here: https://exudehc.com/careers/