Job Description

Job Description

Connections Personnel has a Direct Hire Human Resources Specialist position for our client located in Somerset, NJ for a family friendly company that has been in business for over 30 years for a company that makes a variety of healthy food products using high quality ingredients. The HR Specialist will support Human Resources by serving as a link in handling work-related issues, investigations, leaves of absences, and benefits administration. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, fair employment practices and government regulations.

• Provides guidance to supervisors/managers for any HR issues including hiring, firing and disciplining.
• Cooperate with HR HQ to process worker's compensation claims reporting and coordinate investigations and process payroll in timely manner.
• Oversee and maintain NJ office timeclock and update pay polices, holiday and other employment laws and updates.
• Recommends forms and policies to remain compliant with federal and state laws and updates old ones.
• Administrative Support, maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files, handle incoming calls, emails and general office tasks.
• Recruitment and Onboarding, assist with recruitment efforts, including posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews and coordinating new hire orientation and training sessions.
• Employee Relations, serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing information on policies and benefits and directing complex matters to senior HR staff.
• Record Keeping, maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, attendance and leave information.
• Payroll Support, assist with payroll functions, including collecting time and attendance records and processing documentation.
• Compliance, ensure compliance with employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Benefits Administration, assist with benefits administration, respond to employee inquiries and support open enrollment processes.
• Training and Development, facilitate skill development and help create a positive workplace culture through various initiatives, such as events and performance recognition.
• Provides technical support for company cellphones.
• Provides Administrative support to the NJ and CA HR Team.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed for effective interaction with employees and other departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is often required.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and payroll systems is beneficial.
• A relevant degree or HR certification can be helpful.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping human resource information confidential.
• Administer Disciplinary/Counseling Actions and Terminations.
• Ensure all legal postings are accessible and posted according to legislative compliance.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Sick Pay

Schedule: 830am-530pm Monday thru Friday Position is not a remote position this is full time in the office.

Salary: $25/hr

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