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Human Resources Generalist
Location: Roseland, NJ
Salary: $80,000–$100,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Monday & Friday Remote; Tuesday–Thursday In Office
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Senior Manager of Human Resources
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join a growing HR team in a newly created position. This role is ideal for an HR professional with 3–5 years of experience who has hands-on exposure to recruiting, benefits administration, leave administration, and employee relations.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional environment, serving as an initial point of contact for employees while partnering closely with HR management on more complex matters.
Prior experience within a law firm or financial services environment is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition, including job postings, candidate coordination, interviews, and onboarding
- Serve as an initial point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns
- Support employee relations matters within the scope of the role and escalate complex issues to HR management
- Administer employee benefits programs, including employee inquiries, enrollment, and coordination with benefit providers
- Manage and coordinate leave administration, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely follow-up
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
- Support HR policies, procedures, and employee communications
- Partner with HR leadership on various HR initiatives and special projects
- Assist with compliance-related HR activities and documentation; training will be provided on the compliance component
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience
- Prior experience in a law firm or financial services environment required
- Hands-on experience with:
- Recruiting
- Benefits administration
- Leave administration
- Employee relations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable serving as a first point of contact for employees
- Strong judgment and ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated to HR management
- Compliance experience is a plus but can be trained
What We're Looking For
This is not a role requiring someone to independently manage highly complex employee relations or compliance matters. We are looking for someone who can confidently handle routine HR matters, provide strong employee support, and know when to escalate more complex situations to HR leadership.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm or financial services setting and understand the professionalism, pace, confidentiality, and high expectations associated with these environments.
Must-Haves:
- 3–5 years of HR experience
- Law firm or financial services experience
- Recruiting experience
- Benefits experience
- Leave administration experience
- Employee relations experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Nice-to-Have:
- HR compliance experience
- HRIS experience
- Experience supporting professional services organizations
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000