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Bergen County Law Firm

Bergen County Law Firm is hiring: Hr Generalist in Hackensack

Bergen County Law Firm, Hackensack, NJ, US


Job Description

Job Description

A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced HR Generalist. We're looking for an 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.


A comprehensive benefits package is provided, which includes free employee medical coverage.

Compensation:

$70,000 - $85,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent

  • Create and maintain employment ads
  • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships
  • 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


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
  • 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, especially 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
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • SHRM certification is a plus
About Company

Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.