Sr. Human Resources Generalist

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The Senior HR Generalist acts as a critical bridge between employees and managers. They deliver support in almost every aspect of the employee lifecycle, maintaining compliance, administering benefits and leaves, and facilitating effective communication throughout the workforce. By acting as a subject matter expert on employment policies and practices, the Senior HR Generalist contributes to operational excellence and a dynamic workplace culture. 

In addition, this role is pivotal for ensuring that HR systems and processes are maintained at the highest standard, supporting ongoing business needs, and anticipating the evolving challenges that arise in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. 

This position requires you to be on site 5 days a week in Oakland NJ.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Primary Point of Contact: The Senior HR Generalist serves as the main point of contact for all employee inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and effective guidance on a wide array of HR issues. Whether addressing policy questions or guiding employees through complex processes, they ensure a seamless experience. 

• Benefits Administration: The role includes the coordination of comprehensive benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee offerings. This requires regular communication with employees, vendors, and internal partners to ensure all benefits are managed efficiently and in compliance with organizational guidelines. 

• Leave Administration: Administering leaves of absence programs in strict compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies is a central responsibility. The Senior HR Generalist tracks leaves, ensures all documentation is complete, and communicates with relevant stakeholders throughout the process. 

• Workers’ Compensation: Oversight of the workers’ compensation program, including documentation of claims, status tracking, and effective communication with all stakeholders, is another key area. This ensures employees receive proper support while maintaining legal and procedural compliance. 

• Canadian Employment Practices: The Senior HR Generalist provides support specific to Canadian employment practices, guaranteeing that the organization maintains compliance and consistency across multiple jurisdictions, particularly when managing cross-border HR needs. 

• Employee Relations: Serving as a primary resource for employee relations, the Senior HR Generalist advises on workplace concerns, conducts thorough investigations, and supports conflict resolution in alignment with company policies and applicable employment laws. 

• Manager Support: The position is responsible for providing day-to-day H