LHH Recruitment Solutions
LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring: HR Generalist in Ridgefield Park
LHH Recruitment Solutions, Ridgefield Park, NJ, US, 07660
Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: Bergen County, NJ (100% On-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Salary: $110,000 + Bonus
Industry: Corporate Services / Tech Consulting / Similar to Innodata
Position Overview
Our client, a well-established organization in Bergen County, is seeking a sharp, confident, and articulate HR Generalist to support a workforce of approximately 600 employees. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and has experience building HR functions from the ground up. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. SHRM certification is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
Conduct benefits orientations and manage health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and vacation cash-out programs. Approve QLEs and verify dependent eligibility. Run monthly Paychex reports (e.g., attrition, leave tracking). Manage leaves across 46 states, including STD/LTD via partnerships with external leave resource providers.
Onboarding & Offboarding
Oversee onboarding starting with background check and I-9 verification (handled by third-party vendors). Set up employee profiles in HR systems and ensure payroll documentation is complete. Manage offboarding processes including legal compliance for final payouts and involuntary resignations.
Employee Relations
Handle complaints, conduct investigations, and provide coaching to managers. Advise on disciplinary actions, job abandonment, and performance improvement plans (PIPs). Manage reasonable accommodations and document jury duty and other employee events.
Performance Management
Lead annual performance review cycles and monitor PIPs. Coach managers on employee development and ensure timely execution of reviews.
Leave Administration
Administer FMLA, personal leaves, and Unum STD/LTD claims. Ensure compliance with state-specific leave policies and coordinate with external partners.
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain job posters and manage state PTO policies. Complete new hire state reporting and ensure accuracy in all documentation.
HR Operations
Collaborate with Finance on wage garnishments and enter data into Paychex. Manage unemployment claims, PTO requests, and administrative tasks such as PPI invoices. Lock payroll system for processing (not responsible for keying or running payroll).
Employee Lifecycle Support
Handle promotions, transfers, salary changes, and quarterly promotion announcements. Draft and update promotion letters and reflect changes in Paychex.
Special Projects
Participate in ad hoc HR initiatives and process improvements. Support client-driven HR activities and contribute to building scalable HR processes.
International & Remote Work Oversight
Manage travel outside the U.S. and out-of-state relocations (exceptions only).
Requirements
Experience: 5-10 years in a corporate HR environment supporting 100+ employees; startup experience highly valued
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, well-spoken, and possess strong writing skills
Attributes: Sharp, confident, calm under pressure, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Knowledge Areas: Deep understanding of FMLA, reasonable accommodations, performance management, and HR compliance
The client offers medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, and a starting PTO of 15 days.
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 https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
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:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Location: Bergen County, NJ (100% On-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Salary: $110,000 + Bonus
Industry: Corporate Services / Tech Consulting / Similar to Innodata
Position Overview
Our client, a well-established organization in Bergen County, is seeking a sharp, confident, and articulate HR Generalist to support a workforce of approximately 600 employees. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and has experience building HR functions from the ground up. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. SHRM certification is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
Conduct benefits orientations and manage health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and vacation cash-out programs. Approve QLEs and verify dependent eligibility. Run monthly Paychex reports (e.g., attrition, leave tracking). Manage leaves across 46 states, including STD/LTD via partnerships with external leave resource providers.
Onboarding & Offboarding
Oversee onboarding starting with background check and I-9 verification (handled by third-party vendors). Set up employee profiles in HR systems and ensure payroll documentation is complete. Manage offboarding processes including legal compliance for final payouts and involuntary resignations.
Employee Relations
Handle complaints, conduct investigations, and provide coaching to managers. Advise on disciplinary actions, job abandonment, and performance improvement plans (PIPs). Manage reasonable accommodations and document jury duty and other employee events.
Performance Management
Lead annual performance review cycles and monitor PIPs. Coach managers on employee development and ensure timely execution of reviews.
Leave Administration
Administer FMLA, personal leaves, and Unum STD/LTD claims. Ensure compliance with state-specific leave policies and coordinate with external partners.
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain job posters and manage state PTO policies. Complete new hire state reporting and ensure accuracy in all documentation.
HR Operations
Collaborate with Finance on wage garnishments and enter data into Paychex. Manage unemployment claims, PTO requests, and administrative tasks such as PPI invoices. Lock payroll system for processing (not responsible for keying or running payroll).
Employee Lifecycle Support
Handle promotions, transfers, salary changes, and quarterly promotion announcements. Draft and update promotion letters and reflect changes in Paychex.
Special Projects
Participate in ad hoc HR initiatives and process improvements. Support client-driven HR activities and contribute to building scalable HR processes.
International & Remote Work Oversight
Manage travel outside the U.S. and out-of-state relocations (exceptions only).
Requirements
Experience: 5-10 years in a corporate HR environment supporting 100+ employees; startup experience highly valued
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, well-spoken, and possess strong writing skills
Attributes: Sharp, confident, calm under pressure, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Knowledge Areas: Deep understanding of FMLA, reasonable accommodations, performance management, and HR compliance
The client offers medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, and a starting PTO of 15 days.
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 https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
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:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.