HR Generalist

Gruppo Orsero • Vineland, NJ

46d • $60,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trucco, recently acquired by Gruppo Orsero, a leader in Mediterranean Europe in distributing high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables, is seeking an HR Generalist with a strong compliance background for its Vineland, New Jersey warehouse. This role will serve as the primary HR resource for the warehouse population, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, comfortable interacting with a frontline workforce, and possess a genuine interest in employment law and compliance. The position reports to Trucco’s HR Lead.

Requirements

• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience, with a strong focus on compliance.
• Solid working knowledge of New Jersey employment law; multi-state experience a plus.
• Experience supporting a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or other frontline/operational workforce strongly preferred.
• Experience with worker classification, wage and hour compliance, and benefits/leave administration.
• Prior experience leading or supporting social audits strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and comfort being visible and present on the floor.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paycom).

Nice To Haves

• PHR/SHRM-CP certification a plus.
• Spanish fluency a strong plus, given the composition of the warehouse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site HR point of contact for the Vineland warehouse, supporting a diverse, frontline workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, New Jersey state, and local employment law, including wage and hour regulations, NJ Earned Sick Leave, NJ Family Leave, WARN Act, workers’ compensation, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead and coordinate social audits for the facility, ensuring readiness and compliance with all applicable standards and requirements.
• Review and audit worker classification (exempt/non-exempt, employee/contractor) to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Support benefits administration and compliance, including ACA requirements and leave of absence management (FMLA and state equivalents).
• Maintain and update employee handbook, policies, and procedures in line with current regulations.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, in partnership with local management.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for warehouse staff.
• Audit payroll data, timesheets, and employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with the HR Lead and leadership team on the broader build-out of HR processes, policies, and infrastructure for the US organization.
• Conduct required compliance training (e.g., harassment prevention, safety) for the warehouse population.

Benefits

• A hands-on role at the heart of Trucco's growing HR function, with real ownership from day one.
• Close mentorship from the Director of Human Resources and exposure to Gruppo Orsero's broader HR organization.
• A dynamic, international working environment with strong ties across Europe.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed