Sr. HR Generalist (leave management)

Job Title: Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Location: Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Type: Temporary, 1 - 2 months (temporary maternity coverage)
Compensation: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Tinton Falls, NJ) Note: Remote work is not available.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sr. Human Resources Generalist Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Head of Human Resources and supported with two other HR staff members.
• Significant concentration on employee leave management and communicating with employees on a leave of absence. (processing FMLA, NJFLA, FLI, TDI, etc.)
• Assist with administering FMLA and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance and proper documentation
• Help process and respond to unemployment claims and related inquiries
• Process employment verifications and maintain accurate employee records
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain organized documentation related to employee relations, leave administration, and compliance
• Provide HR support to a field-based workforce

Sr. Human Resources Generalist Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of HR "generalist" experience from a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in Employee Relations and leave administration
• Experience handling workplace investigations and disciplinary actions
• Knowledge of unemployment claims and employment verifications
• Experience supporting union employees strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or ramp-up time
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Sr. Human Resources Generalist Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related is highly preferred
• Experience in construction, transportation, or similar field-based industries
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Sr. Human Resources Generalist Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Strong experience administering FMLA, leave of absence programs, and employee relations matters.
• Experience handling workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management issues.
• Knowledge of unemployment claims and employment verifications.
• Experience supporting union employees preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Bachelor's degree and/or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Experience supporting construction, transportation, or other field-based workforces is preferred

Sr. Human Resources Generalist Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related is highly preferred
• Experience in construction, transportation, or similar field-based industries
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

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