Part-Time Human Resources Professional

About the Client:

The company is a long-established beverage manufacturer and distributor in the Metro New YorkNew Jersey area. Since 1925, it has provided design, installation, and repair of beverage dispensing systems for various facilities. It also produces a range of syrups, including chocolate, pancake, cocktail mixers, and other flavored varieties sold in the U.S. and abroad.

About the Role:

The company is looking for a dedicated, self-motivated part-time HR professional to support its growing team. In this newly created role, youll help develop the HR function, manage daily HR operations independently, and receive guidance from a former HR representative while taking full ownership of your work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment: Create job postings, screen candidates, schedule and participate in interviews, and manage all recruitment activities via the applicant tracking system (SmartRecruiters).
• Onboarding: Process new hire paperwork and lead orientation sessions for new hires.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate employee records within Google Drive, ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant.
• Payroll: Process weekly payroll using ADP and manage payroll data.
• Benefits: Serve as the point of contact for employee benefits, handle benefit inquiries, and negotiate with insurance carriers for renewals.
• Associate Relations: Address associate questions, support conflict resolution, and help reinforce company policies.
• Training: Coordinate and lead team training sessions, utilizing the ADP online course catalog or creating custom training as needed. Ensure all employees complete required training.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Leave Management: Track leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers compensation injuries.
• Company Outings: Organize and manage company social events such as bowling, minor league baseball games, and picnics.
• Possible Additional Responsibilities:
• Manage worker safety and compliance.
• Option to handle customer service calls.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of HR experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ADP payroll experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, as some staff members are Spanish-speaking.
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.
• High school diploma required, associates or bachelors degree preferred.

Working Hours:

Flexible part-time hours within the office hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4:00 PM on Fridays). There is potential for the role to evolve into a full-time position depending on responsibilities.