A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced HR Manager. We believe that our most important resource is Human Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, which includes free employee medical coverage. Responsibilities: Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent • Create and maintain employment ads • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships • Review applications, conduct initial interviews • Run background and reference checks Onboarding • Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees • Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintained Benefits • Facilitates benefit programs’ enrollments • Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages • Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA • Processes Workers’ Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed Employee Relations • Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires • Assist in internal employee dispute resolution • Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues • Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts • Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc. • Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews • Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO • Monitor employee morale and company culture Compliance • Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations • Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation • Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and information Administrative • Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers’ compensation trends, related benefits information, etc. • Assist in developing employee training materials • Assist in planning employee events and celebrations • Assist with payroll processing • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Human Resources Generalist is required • Excellent computer skills, especially MS Office suite • Candidate must have a strong understanding of human resources concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as a sound knowledge of all federal and state employment and benefits laws • Must have a high standard of integrity/confidentiality, be able to adapt to changes, alter their approach or method to best fit the situation, effectively present information, and respond to questions from staff • Detail-oriented with the initiative to work with minimum or no supervision while demonstrating a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, even when dealing with difficult staff situations • Excellent verbal and written communication • SHRM certification is a plus Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 yearly

• Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent • Create and maintain employment ads • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships • Review applications, conduct initial interviews • Run background and reference checksOnboarding • Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees • Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintainedBenefits • Facilitates benefit programs’ enrollments • Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages • Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA • Processes Workers’ Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as neededEmployee Relations • Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires • Assist in internal employee dispute resolution • Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues • Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts • Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc. • Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews • Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO • Monitor employee morale and company cultureCompliance • Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations • Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation • Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and informationAdministrative • Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers’ compensation trends, related benefits information, etc. • Assist in developing employee training materials • Assist in planning employee events and celebrations • Assist with payroll processing • Other duties as assigned