Human Resources Generalist/Payroll and Employee Relations Specialist A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced Human Resources Generalist/Payroll and Employee Relations Specialist. We're looking for someone to join our team to help support our employees and drive our HR initiatives. The individual will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support, managing day-to-day HR activities, and helping to cultivate a positive work environment. This role involves administering policies, assisting with employee relations, managing the onboarding process, and supporting various HR projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and has a passion for fostering a positive company culture. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. Responsibilities: 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; • Process bi-weekly payroll. Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent • Create and maintain employment ads; • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships; • Review applications, conduct initial interviews; • Collaborate with managers to ensure the best fit; • Run background and reference checks. Onboarding • Organize, schedule, and facilitate the 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; • Coordinate and conduct 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-ins 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. • Plan and facilitate 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. • 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 with payroll platforms (ie Paychex and/or ADP) & 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; • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment; • Excellent verbal and written communication; • SHRM certification is a plus. Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 yearly

• 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; • Process bi-weekly payroll.Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent • Create and maintain employment ads; • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships; • Review applications, conduct initial interviews; • Collaborate with managers to ensure the best fit; • Run background and reference checks.Onboarding • Organize, schedule, and facilitate the 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; • Coordinate and conduct 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-ins 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. • Plan and facilitate 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. • Other duties as assigned.