HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a busy onsite operation in Camden, New Jersey. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can independently manage a broad range of human resources activities while serving as the primary HR contact for employees and leadership. The position focuses on day-to-day HR administration, employee support, recruiting coordination, and compliance-related tasks in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage full-cycle HR support for the site, serving as the main point of contact for employee questions, policy guidance, and day-to-day human resources matters.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including recruiting support, preparation of employment offers, and onboarding for new team members.
• Handle employee relations issues with professionalism, documenting concerns and helping resolve workplace matters in alignment with company policy.
• Administer workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and incident reporting processes while maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Prepare and submit recurring HR reports and maintain organized personnel documentation to support compliance and internal tracking.
• Support benefits-related administration and respond to employee questions regarding available programs and HR processes.
• Maintain HR data and records within HRIS and Microsoft Office tools, ensuring information is current and reliable.
• Partner with site leadership on general HR administration and other assigned responsibilities needed to support business operations.• At least 3 years of experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Administration role.
• Practical knowledge of employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and workplace incident documentation.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in an onsite environment with minimal departmental support.
• Knowledge of New Jersey employment practices or prior HR experience in New Jersey is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills with a high level of professionalism.