HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Onsite Role at our Plant/Warehouse in Somerset, NJ. 

We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) HR Generalist to support our factory workforce in Somerset, NJ. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a positive employee experience, maintaining compliance with federal and state employment laws, and supporting day-to-day HR operations for our plant employees. The ideal candidate will have hands-on HR experience in a manufacturing or production environment, excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish, and the ability to build strong relationships with local talent and community resources.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Employee Relations & Engagement (30%)

• Serve as a trusted HR point of contact for factory employees and managers, providing guidance in both English and Spanish.
• Escalate all Employee Relations issues to People Operations Manager.
• • Support employee relations investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance discussions in alignment with company policy.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports engagement, retention, and productivity.

Recruitment & Onboarding (25%)

• Partner with the corporate Talent Acquisition team to manage the recruiting for hourly and support roles within the factory including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding qualified candidates.
• Develop local recruiting pipelines through partnerships with community organizations, local agencies and any other innovative sources.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and initial training to ensure new hires are set up for success.

HR Operations (20%)

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure all documentation complies with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Process personnel changes, promotions, terminations, and other employment actions.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and leave administration in coordination with payroll.

Training & Development (15%)

• Conduct employee training initiatives (compliance, performance management, and other HR topics).
• • Partner with the EHS&S to assist with safety initiatives

Compliance & Policy Administration (10%)

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (NJ Wage and Hour, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, etc.).
• Support People Operations Manager with audits, reporting, and any documentation required by regulatory agencies.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures consistently across all levels of the factory workforce.

What We’ll Love About You:

• Passionate about connecting with people from all backgrounds.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, hands on environment and enjoy being present on the factory floor as much as in the office.
• Empathetic but firm, you know how to balance people first values with organizational goals.
• Takes pride in being resourceful, whether sourcing local talent or solving day to day HR challenges.
• You understand the importance of compliance and approach policies as a way to protect both people and the business.
• You build trust easily, lead with integrity, and believe every employee deserves respect, fairness, and opportunity.

What You’ll Need to Have (required qualifications):

• Commutable distance to Somerset, NJ
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• 3+ years of HR Generalist or HR Coordinator experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state (NJ), and local employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Competitive base compensation
• Bonus program
• Referral bonus
• Paid Time Off