HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

Freehold, NJ (20 minutes from Lakewood)

135K (Depending on Exp & Hrs)

24-30 hrs/week - Fridays remote

Overview

A growing consumer brand with a loyal national customer base is seeking a professional and hands-on HR Generalist to join its small but dynamic team. This role will support all people operations — from hiring and onboarding to compliance and employee experience. You'll be the first dedicated HR hire and a key partner to the executive team in shaping internal processes and culture as the company continues to expand.

We're looking for someone with maturity, strong follow-through, and a passion for building structure, as well as great knowledge of HR laws and procedures. You'll be part of a mission-driven company with a loyal following and a leadership team that values people and culture. This is a ground-floor HR opportunity with the chance to build processes from the inside out and help shape the next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employee onboarding and offboarding with professionalism and care

• Maintain employee records and documentation, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws

• Coordinate PTO tracking, timekeeping, and attendance policies

• Support performance management processes, employee relations, and team communication

• Assist with benefits administration and liaise with payroll when necessary

• Proactively recommend improvements to people processes and workflows

• Build strong relationships across the team and act as a go-to resource for HR-related needs

Ideal Candidate Profile

• experience in an HR role, preferably in a growing small business or startup environment

• Confident, approachable, and trustworthy

• Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a strong sense of accountability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong judgment and emotional intelligence

• Familiarity with HR software or willingness to learn new tools quickly

• Comfortable balancing structure with flexibility in a fast-changing environment

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