HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to join a non-profit organization in Woodbridge, New Jersey on a Contract basis. This part-time position supports essential human resources operations across the employee lifecycle, helping maintain organized, compliant, and responsive HR services. The role is well suited for someone who can balance administrative precision with strong interpersonal judgment in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day HR administration, ensuring employee information is maintained accurately and handled with a high level of confidentiality.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees and support a smooth introduction to policies, documentation, and internal processes.
• Manage payroll-related administrative tasks and help ensure timely, accurate processing in alignment with established procedures.
• Administer benefits activities, including enrollments, status updates, and employee questions regarding available programs.
• Monitor adherence to employment requirements at the federal, state, and local levels, with particular attention to New Jersey labor regulations.
• Prepare and respond to unemployment matters, employment verifications, and related documentation within required timelines.
• Contribute to the review and upkeep of HR policies and procedures to support consistent and compliant workplace practices.
• Assist with employee relations matters by addressing routine concerns, documenting issues, and escalating more complex situations when appropriate.
• Perform periodic audits of HR files, records, and workflows to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to support HR priorities and initiatives that align with organizational objectives.• 2–4 years of experience in a human resources generalist or closely related HR role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR administration, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits coordination.
• Familiarity with employment law compliance, including New Jersey labor requirements.
• Experience handling unemployment claims, verifications, and other employee documentation processes.
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems; experience with nonprofit HR environments is a plus.