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HR Generalist

Robert Half
Edison, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2028

80,000 - 90,000


Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance:
  • 401k
  • Paid time off

Our client in the Edison area is seeking a highly motivated HR Generalist to join our growing team! This is a fully in-office position, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact and grow within an organization.


About the Role:

As an HR Generalist, you will serve as the right hand to leadership, supporting day-to-day HR operations with a focus on employee relations, benefits administration, and HR reporting. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ready to take the next step in their HR career.

What You’ll Do:

  • Handle employee relations and resolve workplace issues with professionalism and care
  • Administer employee benefits and insurance programs
  • Run and analyze HR reports (Paylocity experience a plus)
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with HR policies
  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and internal communications
  • Partner with leadership on various HR projects and initiatives



What We’re Looking For:

  • 4 years of HR Generalist experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Tech-savvy, with comfort navigating HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
  • Solid understanding of benefits and HR compliance
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fully in-office environment



Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.



Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.



All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.



© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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