A growing organization is seeking an experienced HR professional for a contract assignment supporting employee relations, performance management, HR reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This role will partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to improve people processes, support performance and employee relations activities, and turn workforce data into clear reporting and presentations. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic HR projects with hands-on operational support and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support employee relations processes, helping address workplace concerns with discretion, consistency, and sound HR judgment.
Partner with managers and HR leadership throughout performance management cycles, including feedback, goal setting, development planning, and performance calibration.
Support performance rating processes and help ensure consistency and alignment across teams.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and operational practices.
Lead or support HR projects from planning through implementation, tracking milestones, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to HR leadership.
Develop recurring and ad hoc HR reports using advanced Excel skills and other reporting tools.
Create polished PowerPoint presentations and executive-ready materials for HR leadership and key stakeholders.
Maintain HR procedures, process documentation, and workflow materials.
Support change management and implementation of new or improved HR programs and processes.
Work cross-functionally with HR and business teams to coordinate initiatives and resolve operational issues.
Handle sensitive employee and organizational information with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS
3 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
2 3+ years in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, HR Project, HR Program, or similar role.
Strong employee relations experience, including knowledge of HR policies and employment law.
Experience supporting HR projects, programs, strategic initiatives, or organizational changes.
Demonstrated experience with process improvement and change management.
Experience working with HRIS platforms and HR reporting/data.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and present HR data.
Strong PowerPoint presentation skills with experience creating leadership-ready materials.
Experience preparing HR reports and translating data into meaningful business insights.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to operate independently, prioritize competing work, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Contract Details
Assignment Type: Contract
Expected Duration: 6 12 months
Primary Focus: Employee relations, performance management/calibration, HR reporting, and process improvement
Work Style: Requires a highly organized, independent HR professional comfortable handling confidential matters.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Metro Park, NJ
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Employment Lawunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
HRIS/HRMSunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Human Resources Processesunmatched
Human Resources Strategyunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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