HR Generalist - 398824

Client Overview

Our client is a fast-paced manufacturing facility located in the heart of Somerset County. They are currently looking to add an HR Generalist to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$60k - $70k

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will support day-to-day HR operations for a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Somerset County. This role provides hands-on support in recruiting, employee relations, performance management, benefits and leave administration, HR compliance, and HR initiatives that support a high-performing and safety-focused culture.

Responsibilities Of The HR Generalist

• Recruitment & Onboarding:
• Partner with Hiring Managers to fill hourly and salaried roles.
• Post jobs, screen candidates, coordinate interviews and offers.
• Manage background checks, pre-employment steps, orientation, plant tours, and HR documentation to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Employee Relations & Engagement:
• Act as primary HR contact for employees and supervisors.
• Support consistent policy application, assist with investigations, and document findings.
• Help drive engagement, retention, communication, and a respectful, inclusive, safety-first culture across all shifts.
• Performance Management & Development:
• Support performance reviews, goal setting, and development planning.
• Coach supervisors on feedback, documentation, and corrective action.
• Assist with disciplinary and performance improvement processes and coordinate training for hourly and salaried staff.
• Benefits & Leave Administration:
• Serve as benefits contact for employees.
• Coordinate communications, open enrollment, and life-event changes.
• Administer FMLA, NJ leave, and other leaves, including tracking and documentation.
• Work with vendors and internal partners to resolve issues.
• Compliance & HR Administration:
• Maintain HR records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and NJ-specific employment laws.
• Assist with audits, reporting, metrics, job descriptions, org charts, and safety/compliance initiatives in partnership with EHS and plant leadership.
• HR Programs & Continuous Improvement:
• Support HR projects, change management, and implementation of HR best practices and systems aligned with plant and corporate goals, with a focus on continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
  

Required Experience/Skills For The HR Generalist

• 3+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and benefits/leave administration.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
  

Preferred Experience/Skills For The HR Generalist

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels and across all shifts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Experience with NJ state labor laws is a plus.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K).
• PTO.