A specialty healthcare company in New Jersey is currently seeking an experienced HR professional to join their growing team as their new Human Resources Generalist. In this role, the Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Human Resources Department, including recruitment, retention, new hire orientation, employee relations, performance management, payroll, benefits administration, and compensation administration.
About This Opportunity

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center

Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Generalist will:

• Supervise employees who perform accounts payable and general accounting duties
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions
• Collaborate with team leaders to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Conduct or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications
• Implement programs, policies, and processes to facilitate employee and organizational development
• Provide counseling and direction to employees, facilitate communication, and help to resolve conflicts that impact employee engagement
• Provides counsel and support to management on issues of company/HR policy application
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and team leaders, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Practice Administrator
• Coordinates benefits processing including enrollments, terminations, COBRA, status changes, beneficiary changes, disability, and FMLA
• Maintain administrative procedures for benefits processing in compliance with applicable government regulations
• Process bi-weekly payroll by entering, maintaining, and recording information in the payroll system
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Human Resources experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Training in Federal and State laws and application of HR policy in a professional environment and positive employee relations
• Broad knowledge of the various aspects of Human Resources and Employment regulations
• Experience in the use of ADP/ADP Workforce or other related systems
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PPT, Excel) and HRIS systems

Desired Skills:

• 3 years of Human Resources experience
• PHR/SPHR certification
• Experience in a Supervisory role