Human Resources Generalist
2 days ago
Millville
Human Resources Generalist \n Location: Vineland/Millville Area, NJ (On-site) \n Confidential Search \n \n Our client, a growing private equity-backed manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support its operations in the Vineland/Millville area. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that partners closely with employees and leadership to ensure the effective execution of day-to-day HR operations while helping build a strong, engaged, and compliant workforce. \n This position offers the opportunity to work across all areas of human resources, making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. \n Position Overview \n The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers while supporting a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, training coordination, and workforce administration. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager questions, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.\n, • Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, onboarding, and new hire orientation.\n, • Process payroll accurately and on schedule while partnering with Finance to ensure proper review and reporting.\n, • Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, qualifying life events, leave administration, and employee inquiries.\n, • Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and data integrity.\n, • Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and internal procedures.\n, • Maintain organized, audit-ready personnel files and HR documentation.\n, • Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention initiatives.\n, • Assist with performance management processes, training coordination, policy rollouts, and required compliance training.\n, • Manage attendance reporting, documentation, and related workforce administration activities.\n, • Prepare HR reports and metrics while identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.\n, • Partner with operations to support onboarding requirements and reinforce a strong workplace safety culture.\n\n \n Qualifications \n\n • Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Operations role.\n, • Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits, including retirement plans such as 401(k).\n, • Strong understanding of employee relations, employment law, HR policies, and compliance.\n, • Experience working with Paycor or another HRIS/payroll platform.\n, • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive employee matters.\n\n \n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • Human Resources experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similarly fast-paced operational environment.\n, • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.\n, • PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification is a plus.\n\n \n What You'll Find \n\n • Opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed organization.\n, • Broad HR responsibilities with significant visibility and interaction across the business.\n, • Collaborative leadership team and employee-focused culture.\n, • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Long-term opportunity to grow your HR career while helping shape HR processes and support organizational growth.\n\n \n This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.