Demo

Senior Human Resources Generalist

NWL, Inc.
BORDENTOWN, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2026

Position Summary

The Senior HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting and administering a broad range of human resources programs and initiatives. This position requires strong knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits and retirement plan administration, performance management, HR compliance, and policy development. The role serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and internal control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer employee benefit programs, retirement plans, and related employee inquiries.
  • Process and administer payroll, including employee changes, audits, payroll reconciliations, and payroll-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
  • Administer the Company's 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contribution changes, loan requests, distributions, and coordination with third-party plan administrators.
  • Support recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring processes.
  • Conduct new employee onboarding and assist with training and development initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR-related matters and assist in resolving employee relations issues.
  • Promote HR programs and initiatives that contribute to an efficient, productive, and positive work environment.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
  • Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, employee development planning, and annual performance review administration.
  • Assist with the collection and reporting of HR metrics and workforce data to support business needs and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within the HRIS and personnel files while ensuring data integrity.
  • Maintain HR and payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements, including support for SOX compliance and internal and external audits.
  • Enhance employee engagement through issue resolution, recognition initiatives, and employee-focused programs.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Utilize HRIS systems to support payroll, benefits administration, reporting, and HR operations.

 

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required

  • Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar human resources role.
  • Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefit and retirement plans.
  • Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
  • Working knowledge of payroll practices and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, results-driven environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred

  • Experience with HRIS platforms such as Paycom, ADP, or similar systems.
  • Experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting a publicly traded company or subsidiary of a publicly traded organization.
  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.

Competencies

  • Confidentiality and professionalism
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Customer-service orientation
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Sound judgment and decision-making
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Disclaimer

This job description does not list all duties and responsibilities of the position. Supervisors and managers may assign additional duties as needed. Employee performance will be evaluated, in part, based on the successful performance of the responsibilities outlined in this job description. The Company reserves the right to revise, modify, or update this job description at any time. This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment, and employment may be terminated by either the employee or the employer at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

EOE/Disability/Veterans

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Human Resources Generalist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Human Resources Generalist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$90,738 - $114,279
Income Estimation: 
$113,831 - $142,748
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Income Estimation: 
$90,738 - $114,279
Income Estimation: 
$113,831 - $142,748
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at NWL, Inc.

  • NWL, Inc. Fieldsboro, NJ
  • Functions: Develop and maintain long-term relationships with assigned customer accounts by becoming a trusted technical advisor for Electrostatic Precipita... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • NWL, Inc. BORDENTOWN, NJ
  • Prepares and applies all standard primers and finish paints to all standard products. Performs various material handling functions, masks, precuts, applies... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • NWL, Inc. BORDENTOWN, NJ
  • Has basic understanding of the materials system and is able to correctly obtain the materials identified in the work order bill of material. Understands an... more
  • Just Posted

  • NWL, Inc. BORDENTOWN, NJ
  • Summary Job Responsibilities and Activities Perform electrical and electronic testing on NWL commercial and military products, including dry components, oi... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Human Resources Generalist jobs in the BORDENTOWN, NJ area that may be a better fit.

  • INTERPOOL INC DBA TRAC INTERMODAL Princeton, NJ
  • Job Summary: The Senior HR Generalist position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. ... more
  • 26 Days Ago

  • NIKSUN INC. Princeton, NJ
  • Job description NIKSUN® is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning ... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!