Human Resources Generalist
4 days ago
Millville
Human Resources Generalist Location: Vineland/Millville Area, NJ (On-site) Confidential Search Our client, a growing private equity-backed manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support its operations in the Vineland/Millville area. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that partners closely with employees and leadership to ensure the effective execution of day-to-day HR operations while helping build a strong, engaged, and compliant workforce. This position offers the opportunity to work across all areas of human resources, making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Position Overview The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers while supporting a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, training coordination, and workforce administration. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager questions, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters., • Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, onboarding, and new hire orientation., • Process payroll accurately and on schedule while partnering with Finance to ensure proper review and reporting., • Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, qualifying life events, leave administration, and employee inquiries., • Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and data integrity., • Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and internal procedures., • Maintain organized, audit-ready personnel files and HR documentation., • Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention initiatives., • Assist with performance management processes, training coordination, policy rollouts, and required compliance training., • Manage attendance reporting, documentation, and related workforce administration activities., • Prepare HR reports and metrics while identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency., • Partner with operations to support onboarding requirements and reinforce a strong workplace safety culture. Qualifications • Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Operations role., • Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits, including retirement plans such as 401(k)., • Strong understanding of employee relations, employment law, HR policies, and compliance., • Experience working with Paycor or another HRIS/payroll platform., • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive employee matters. Preferred Qualifications • Human Resources experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similarly fast-paced operational environment., • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred., • PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification is a plus. What You'll Find • Opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed organization., • Broad HR responsibilities with significant visibility and interaction across the business., • Collaborative leadership team and employee-focused culture., • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package., • Long-term opportunity to grow your HR career while helping shape HR processes and support organizational growth. This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.