This front-facing role supports all levels of team members at the site, while actively participating in broader company initiatives. The successful candidate plays a vital role in driving employee engagement, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR programs. As the only Generalist onsite, this is a hands-on, high-impact position requiring versatility, collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The Generalist is supported by the Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities may evolve to align with company goals.
Employee Type:Full time
Location:NJ Fair Lawn
Job Type:Human Resources General
Job Posting Title:HR Generalist
Job Description:Schedule: Mon-Fri with overtime possible.
Work Location: 20-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $61k - $104k annually with additional bonus potential.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding- Lead full-cycle hourly recruitment: job requisitions, postings, interviews, background/reference checks, offer letters, and onboarding
- Collaborate with the training team to facilitate new hire orientation
Payroll & Administration- Administer payroll for hourly employees on a weekly basis
- Maintain accurate records for attendance, headcount, and recruitment metrics
- Coordinate employee events, communications, and recognition programs
People Analytics & Systems- Leverage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday, for data entry, reporting, and regular audits to ensure data integrity
- Generate reports to identify workforce trends and measure program effectiveness
- Interpret engagement survey data and support the execution of plant-level action plans
Employee Relations & Policy Support- Coach the leadership team on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretation
- Address and escalate team member concerns, ensuring confidentiality and consistency
- Assist with investigations and support fair and respectful resolution of workplace issues
- Uphold compliance with employment laws and company policies
Skills, Competencies & QualificationsCore Competencies- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) across all organizational levels
- High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Technical Skills- Working knowledge of employment law
- Systems proficiency: HRIS, payroll, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other People systems (Workday, UKG, SAP, OpenPhone)
- Demonstrated ability to create reports, business correspondence, and process documentation
Requirements- University degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience; food manufacturing environment preferred
- PHR or SHRM designation preferred
- Availability for regular Monday-Friday hours, with flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 operations as needed.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred
