HR Generalist

Yusen Logistics • Secaucus, NJ

13d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations for NYK Group Americas Inc. and provides responsive service to employees and managers. The role supports the HR Manager and HR Director across employee lifecycle administration, HR systems, payroll, benefits, recruiting, reporting, performance management, and other HR programs while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

The role supports regional and global HR initiatives and collaborates with Tokyo headquarters and other regional HR teams to align local execution with enterprise priorities and U.S. requirements. Occasional after-hours meetings with Tokyo headquarters and other Americas regional HR teams are part of the role. The position is primarily office-based.

The listed salary range is $75,000–$90,000. NYK describes its benefits package as including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match and pension plan; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; tuition assistance; vacation; and other benefits. Eligibility and terms are governed by applicable plan documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, psychology, business, or a related field.
• Two to four years of human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of core HR processes, including employee administration, payroll support, benefits administration, recruiting, leave administration, and performance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to prepare reports and work effectively in multiple software systems.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, comply with company policies and procedures, and work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
• Ability to work primarily in the office and participate in occasional after-hours meetings with Tokyo HR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UKG (UltiPro) or a similar human resources information system.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, HR reporting, HR audits, or system implementation activities.
• Experience working in a multinational or cross-cultural organization.

Responsibilities

• Support employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, pre-employment requirements, I-9 completion, employment changes, leave administration, offboarding, exit discussions, and related documentation.
• Prepare promotion, salary adjustment, termination, and other employee letters, and maintain accurate human resources information system transactions, including position changes, terminations, and leaves of absence.
• Provide front-line support to employees and managers on HR policies, time reporting, benefits, HR systems, and routine HR inquiries, escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately.
• Support payroll processing in coordination with external resources and assist employees with timesheet questions.
• Administer employee benefits changes, including open enrollment, and coordinate leave and disability matters with employees and external vendors.
• Process HR-related invoices through the company expense tool and support vendor coordination and recordkeeping.
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities, including coordination of candidates and pre-employment requirements.
• Support mid-year and annual performance review processes through employee guidance, reporting, training material review, and communications.
• Assist with employee training, HR projects, system implementations, and other workforce initiatives as assigned.
• Complete HR data requests and recurring or ad hoc reports to support HR initiatives and leadership decision-making.
• Guide employees at all levels in using HR systems and help maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee records.
• Support annual HR and payroll audits and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
• Support regional and global HR initiatives and collaborate with Tokyo headquarters and other regional HR teams to align local execution with enterprise priorities and U.S. requirements.
• Participate in occasional after-hours meetings with Tokyo headquarters and other Americas regional HR teams to support global collaboration, communication, and project implementation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match and pension plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Vacation.
• Other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements and the terms and provisions of the respective policies and plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level