Advisor, HR Generalist | Sr HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist position assists senior HR leaders with fostering partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

The HR Generalist maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange and long-term plans, its culture and its competition.

This role is based in our Jersey City, NJ office, which has a flexible hybrid work model.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role


* Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company


* Take a true hands-on approach to all issues and successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.

Reviews employee engagement results and provides recommendations


* Coaching and mentoring at management level


* Be an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment


* Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.


* Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in conjunction with the People Relations team.

Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.


* Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Partner with the legal and financial teams as needed.


* Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).


* Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.


* Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.

Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

Monitor, track and support education and training programs and policies


* Provide operational and administrative support for critical HR systems that enable workforce planning and management


* Conducts onboarding and exit interviews


* Support ad-hoc projects

About You and How You Can Excel in This Role


* Minimum of 3-5 years' hands on experience in an HR generalist or specialist capacity.


* Demonstrated experience in administering payroll and benefits, employee relations, learning and development initiatives, HRIS management, performance management, recruitment and on-boarding.

Additional direct experience with diversity and inclusion, talent analytics, or immigration a plus.


* Bachelor's degree and relevant industry experience required.


* Creative and resourceful thinker, with demonstrated experience translating strategic goals and concepts into action plans and implementing initiatives at an operational level.
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