HR Generalist - LHH Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

Job Title: HR Generalist Location: Bergen County, NJ (On-site, 100%) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Salary: $110,000 + Bonus Industry: Corporate Services / Tech Consulting Position Overview Our client, a well-established organization in Bergen County, is seeking a polished and experienced HR Generalist to support a workforce of approximately 600 employees . This role requires a confident, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in benefits administration , employee relations , and full-cycle HR support . The ideal candidate will be SHRM-certified, possess excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working with high-level stakeholders in a corporate environment. Key Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration : Manage health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and vacation cash-out programs; approve QLEs and verify dependent eligibility.
• Onboarding & Offboarding : Conduct I-9 verification, background checks, payroll documentation, and separation processes including legal compliance for final payouts.
• Employee Relations : Handle complaints, conduct investigations, and advise managers on disciplinary actions and PIPs.
• Performance Management : Oversee performance reviews, monitor PIPs, and coach managers on employee development.
• Leave Administration : Manage FMLA, personal leaves, and Unum STD/LTD claims.
• Compliance & Reporting : Maintain job posters, manage state PTO policies, and complete new hire state reporting.
• HR Operations : Run reports in Paychex, manage PTO requests, wage garnishments, unemployment claims, and administrative tasks like PPI invoices.
• Employee Lifecycle Support : Handle promotions, transfers, salary changes, and quarterly promotion announcements.
• Special Projects : Participate in ad hoc HR initiatives and process improvements.
• International & Remote Work Oversight : Manage travel outside the U.S. and out-of-state relocations.

Requirements

• Experience : 5-10 years in a corporate HR environment supporting 100+ employees; experience in industries like tech consulting or corporate services preferred.
• Certifications : SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills : Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables); experience with Paychex.
• Communication : Must be articulate, professional, and able to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Attributes : Highly organized, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge Areas : Strong understanding of FMLA, reasonable accommodations, performance management, and HR compliance.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: Heather Stott-Mason Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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