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12 results for Hr Generalist in Somerville, NJ

Human Resources (HR) Generalist
  • Clinton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of HR operations for a diverse workforce in New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position focuses on recruiting, employee support, compliance, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and training efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly in both English and Spanish while helping maintain an inclusive and well-organized workplace.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide bilingual HR support by interpreting policies, employment documents, and workplace communications so employees clearly understand key information and available support.<br>• Manage recruitment and onboarding activities from job posting through onboarding, including candidate screening, interview coordination, recruitment event participation, and orientation support in English and Spanish.<br>• Respond to employee questions, guide staff and managers through workplace concerns, and help address performance-related issues and employee relations matters professionally.<br>• Administer benefits-related processes, assist with claims and enrollment questions, and maintain complete and accurate personnel documentation within HR systems.<br>• Perform administrative support duties such as coordinating travel arrangements, managing calendars, and preparing expense documentation as needed.<br>• Update payroll and timekeeping information, process bi-weekly payroll activities, and communicate necessary corrections or adjustments to leadership and payroll partners.<br>• Coordinate pre-employment screening activities, including background verification and reference checks, to support compliant recruitment practices.<br>• Organize training programs, monitor participation and completion, work with managers on development needs, and help evaluate learning effectiveness and skill-building opportunities.<br>• Support employee engagement and talent initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, productivity, and overall employee experience.<br>• Maintain driver compliance files and other policy-related records while assisting with additional HR projects and operational needs as assigned.
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
  • Dayton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations and help create a positive employee experience in Dayton, New Jersey. This role will manage core human resources activities across employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR recordkeeping while serving as a dependable resource for staff and leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, organizational skills, and a practical understanding of HR processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on workplace policies, HR procedures, and general people-related matters.</p><p>• Coordinate the full onboarding process for new hires, including documentation, orientation scheduling, and completion of required employment records.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits activities by assisting with enrollments, updates, questions, and related follow-up with internal stakeholders or providers.</p><p>• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure HR documentation is updated, organized, and handled with appropriate confidentiality.</p><p>• Support employee relations efforts by addressing routine concerns, gathering information, and helping facilitate fair and consistent resolution processes.</p><p>• Enter, review, and manage employee data within the HRIS to promote accurate reporting and reliable workforce information.</p><p>• Assist with a range of HR administrative tasks, including preparing letters, tracking compliance items, and responding to internal requests.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and support HR-related operational changes, including updates to tools or workflows when needed.</p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Specialist
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an HR Specialist to support essential people operations for a team based in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who communicates clearly, stays highly organized, and handles employee-facing tasks with care and accuracy. The role will focus on administrative HR support, record maintenance, appointment coordination, and guidance-related conversations in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and organize HR files, departmental documentation, and related records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Coordinate and confirm appointments, meetings, and employee interactions to keep daily HR activities running smoothly.<br>• Provide attentive front-line support to employees and internal stakeholders with a courteous and service-oriented approach.<br>• Enter, update, and track information in HR documents and systems while ensuring timely and precise keyboard-based data handling.<br>• Assist with conversations related to financial counseling support or benefit-related guidance as directed by the team.<br>• Support routine administrative tasks that help the HR function operate efficiently, including follow-up communication and scheduling.<br>• Monitor documentation for completeness and help ensure records are current, accessible, and aligned with department standards.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Human Resource Manager
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Temporary HR Manager to lead and support key human resources functions during an interim assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can manage daily HR operations, support employees and leadership, and help maintain compliance, consistency, and efficiency across HR processes. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day human resources operations during the temporary assignment.</li><li>Support employee relations, policy administration, and performance management.</li><li>Partner with leadership on HR priorities, workforce planning, and organizational needs.</li><li>Manage employee onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS updates.</li><li>Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring coordination as needed.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, reporting, and documentation.</li><li>Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR procedures and workplace issues.</li><li>Support process improvements and help drive efficient HR workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Neptune, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a growing operation in New Jersey. This Contract to hire position will take ownership of day-to-day HR leadership while helping the organization strengthen compliance, employee support, and people practices. The ideal candidate is comfortable working closely with site leadership and frontline teams, with the ability to balance hands-on execution and strategic HR guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer support, and structured onboarding for new employees.</p><p>• Oversee new employee documentation and maintain compliance with employment eligibility verification requirements and personnel records.</p><p>• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters by addressing attendance concerns, conducting workplace investigations, guiding corrective action, and supporting conflict resolution.</p><p>• Manage performance processes by coaching supervisors, documenting issues appropriately, and helping leaders address employee development and accountability.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring accurate coordination, communication, and follow-up for time-off and leave requests.</p><p>• Coordinate workers’ compensation cases and partner with internal stakeholders to support reporting, documentation, and return-to-work efforts.</p><p>• Monitor wage and hour practices to help ensure adherence to labor regulations, accurate timekeeping processes, and sound employment documentation.</p><p>• Develop, revise, and implement HR policies, handbook content, and training programs related to compliance, safety, and employee development.</p><p>• Build practical HR programs that strengthen recruitment structure, retention efforts, leadership capability, and employee engagement across the site.</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support people operations in New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a key partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, policy application, compliance, and workforce practices. The role requires a hands-on HR leader with strong attention to detail who can strengthen manager capability, promote a positive employee experience, and use people data to support informed business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the review, maintenance, and local adaptation of HR policies to align with employment laws and organizational standards.<br>• Advise managers and employees on workplace policies, employee relations matters, and practical HR best practices across the full employee lifecycle.<br>• Handle sensitive employee relations issues, including performance concerns, absence matters, disciplinary cases, grievances, and role exits, with fairness and legal compliance.<br>• Partner with legal, operations, and people leadership teams to reduce employment risk, support governance activities, and maintain accurate audit-ready documentation.<br>• Deliver training and guidance on policy updates, performance management, team effectiveness, and other people practices to build manager confidence and consistency.<br>• Conduct regular check-ins with people leaders to understand team challenges, provide coaching, and support effective employee lifecycle processes.<br>• Support recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employer branding initiatives in collaboration with operational stakeholders.<br>• Drive local engagement and retention efforts through activities such as pulse surveys, 90-day check-ins, exit interviews, and follow-up action planning based on feedback.<br>• Maintain country-level people resources and ensure internal HR information pages remain current, accurate, and useful for managers and employees.<br>• Monitor trends in attrition, engagement, and employee relations, and provide insights that help guide workforce decisions and continuous improvement.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Manager
  • Jackson, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead people operations for a multi-site organization in Jackson, New Jersey. This role oversees employee relations, onboarding compliance, labor matters, and policy execution across locations in<strong> multiple states.</strong> The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, knowledge of employment law, and the ability to support leaders in maintaining a compliant, productive, and engaged workforce.</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Responsibilities:</u></em></p><p>• Guide HR strategy and day-to-day people practices to support organizational goals across multiple locations.</p><p>• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and healthcare workforce regulations, ensuring employment practices meet all applicable requirements.</p><p>• Manage onboarding processes by confirming required employee documentation is collected accurately and in accordance with state-specific standards.</p><p>• Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance-related guidance for managers.</p><p>• Direct termination processes and provide recommendations to leadership to ensure consistent, compliant decision-making and documentation.</p><p>• Serve as the primary HR partner for union-related issues, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, labor meetings, and support during collective bargaining activities.</p><p>• Advise executive, regional, and site leadership on HR policies, workforce planning, retention efforts, and succession initiatives.</p><p>• Review workforce trends and staffing data to identify opportunities that improve retention, productivity, and overall employee engagement.</p><p>• Support compensation, benefits, and training programs by partnering with leadership on pay practices, vendor coordination, and compliance education.</p><p>• Travel to facilities as needed to provide on-site HR support, reinforce best practices, and address operational workforce needs.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Recruiter
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Recruiter to support hiring initiatives for a pharmaceutical organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on managing end-to-end recruitment for scientific and manufacturing-related roles in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a high volume of openings while partnering closely with hiring managers to move candidates efficiently from intake through offer.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full recruitment process from initial intake meetings through offer delivery for a range of scientific, quality, and manufacturing positions.<br>• Partner with hiring managers to clarify talent needs, align on search strategies, and maintain momentum throughout the hiring cycle.<br>• Source and engage candidates with experience in roles such as QA, QC, production, warehouse, and other regulated industry functions.<br>• Manage a substantial requisition load simultaneously while maintaining organization, responsiveness, and a strong candidate experience.<br>• Coordinate interviews directly, communicate with candidates and stakeholders, and ensure timely progression through each stage of the process.<br>• Use an applicant tracking system effectively to manage workflows, update candidate records, and maintain accurate recruitment data.<br>• Collaborate with sourcing support resources while independently owning day-to-day recruiting activity across assigned openings.<br>• Extend offers and guide candidates through final stages of the hiring process in alignment with company practices.
  • 2026-09-25T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Administrator
  • Princeton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an organized Human Resources Administrator to support core HR and payroll operations for growing organization in the Princeton, New Jersey area. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage employee records, respond to workforce inquiries, and help maintain accurate payroll and HR data across integrated systems. The role requires close attention to detail, strong reporting skills, and the ability to assist with system support, audits, and administrative processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage shared HR service inboxes each day and provide timely, attentive responses to employee questions and requests.</p><p>• Support bi-weekly payroll activities by preparing, updating, and maintaining records related to employee data, time reporting, pay, benefits, leave, taxes, deductions, and related transactions.</p><p>• Maintain personnel, departmental, and employment files while preserving data accuracy within the Human Capital Management system and associated modules.</p><p>• Develop and update custom reports to meet recurring and ad hoc internal or external reporting needs.</p><p>• Review and process payroll-related changes by checking documentation, validating details, and assisting with audits before updates are finalized.</p><p>• Perform payroll support tasks such as calculating and verifying earnings, retirement contributions, retroactive adjustments, contract changes, hours worked, tax details, and leave balances.</p><p>• Assist with end-user support, evaluate the impact of proposed system updates, and participate in user acceptance testing for new modules or regional deployments.</p><p>• Coordinate audit, documentation, and reporting activities to help ensure payroll, benefits, and tax information is applied and reported correctly.</p><p>• Enter compensation updates after confirming approvals, coding accuracy, and alignment with payroll adjustment requirements.</p><p>• Provide additional administrative support across HR operations as business needs require.</p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
  • New Hyde Park, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support key employee lifecycle activities in New Hyde Park, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on onboarding coordination, HR administration, background screening support, and maintaining accurate employee records within HR systems. The ideal candidate will help ensure a smooth onboarding experience while supporting compliance with established HR policies and documentation standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including onboarding schedules, document collection, and orientation support.<br>• Review and track background screening steps to help move candidates efficiently through the selection process.<br>• Maintain employee information in HRIS platforms and update records with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support for HR operations, including file management and employment documentation.<br>• Assist with compliance-related processes by monitoring required forms, policies, and audit-ready records.<br>• Partner with recruitment teams and internal stakeholders to communicate next steps and resolve onboarding questions.<br>• Prepare and organize HR correspondence, status updates, and other personnel-related materials as needed.
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Business Partner
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 36 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to support organizational leaders and employees. This Long-term Contract position will guide core HR initiatives that strengthen workforce performance, engagement, and compliance within a healthcare environment. The role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution across talent planning, employee support, and organizational development.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with department and operational leaders to shape HR plans that align staffing, performance, and culture with business objectives.</p><p>• Advise managers on workforce planning, team structure, succession considerations, and change management efforts.</p><p>• Use HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities, support decisions, and improve people-related outcomes.</p><p>• Oversee employee relations matters by providing guidance on policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and appropriate workplace practices.</p><p>• Support performance management processes, including coaching for leaders, feedback practices, and development planning.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with employment laws, internal standards, and required annual workforce-related obligations.</p><p>• Contribute to compensation and benefits discussions by supporting fair practices and consistent application of programs.</p><p>• Lead initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, inclusion, and the overall team member experience.</p><p>• Recommend and implement HR process enhancements that increase efficiency, service quality, and organizational effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Business Partner
  • Somerset, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees at a Healthcare organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This is a Long-term Contract position that requires 100% onsite presence and offers a blend of strategic partnership and day-to-day human resources support. The person in this role will help guide employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and HR program delivery while fostering a productive and compliant workplace environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to provide practical HR guidance that supports business priorities and team effectiveness.</p><p>• Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance matters, and conflict resolution.</p><p>• Lead or support employee relations reviews, investigations, grievance responses, and labor-related issues in a unionized setting.</p><p>• Assist with talent-related activities such as internal movement discussions, career development support, and retention initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement efforts, exit feedback processes, and trend analysis to identify opportunities for workforce improvement.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain required HR reports, documentation, and compliance records for site and corporate needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal HR specialty teams, including benefits, compensation, and employee health, to address employee and business needs.</p><p>• Support onsite HR programs, special projects, and operational initiatives as needed across assigned client groups.</p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z