HR Manager

Description A mid-sized prominent Bergen County law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area is seeking a full-time experienced HR Manager. We believe that our most important resource is Human Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, which includes free employee medical coverage. Responsibilities Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent •Create and maintain employment ads •Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships •Review applications, conduct initial interviews •Run background and reference checks Onboarding •Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees •Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintained Benefits •Facilitates benefit programs' enrollments •Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages •Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA •Processes Workers' Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed Employee Relations •Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires •Assist in internal employee dispute resolution •Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues •Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts •Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc. •Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews •Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO •Monitor employee morale and company culture Compliance •Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations •Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation •Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and information Administrative •Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers' compensation trends, related benefits information, etc. •Assist in developing employee training materials •Assist in planning employee events and celebrations •Assist with payroll processing •Other duties as assigned Qualifications •Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Human Resources Generalist is required •Excellent computer skills, especially MS Office suite •Candidate must have a strong understanding of human resources concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as a sound knowledge of all federal and state employment and benefits laws •Must have a high standard of integrity/confidentiality, be able to adapt to changes, alter their approach or method to best fit the situation, effectively present information, and respond to questions from staff •Detail-oriented with the initiative to work with minimum or no supervision while demonstrating a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, even when dealing with difficult staff situations •Excellent verbal and written communication •SHRM certification is a plus

Created: 2024-11-05