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HR Generalist

Imperative Recruiting

HR Generalist

Newark, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Imperative Recruiting (3rd party recruiting firm) is hiring on behalf of company:

    The Urban League of Essex County is an organization of talented professionals, caring volunteers, and engaged trustees dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged residents throughout Essex County, New Jersey, they are looking to add a talented and eager HR Generalist to the team! This is a hybrid role, all candidates must be able to travel to the ULEC office in Newark throughout the week.

    Program: Human Resources

    Position/Title: HR Generalist

    Location: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107

    Hours: 9:00 am -5:00 pm

    Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid)

    Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Position

    Responsibilities:

    • Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
    • Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
    • Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
    • Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
    • Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
    • Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, retention, and succession planning.
    • Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
    • Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
    • Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
    • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
    • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.


    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
    • A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
    • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
    • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
    • Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
    • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.


    The Urban League of Essex County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.