HR Generalist

Topaz HR•Carteret, NJ

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a full-service packaging solutions company providing manufacturing, global sourcing, inventory management, packaging design, and logistics services to clients across multiple industries. With a strong operational footprint and a commitment to quality and innovation, our client partners with its customers to deliver scalable, efficient, and customized packaging solutions that support complex supply chains and growing business needs. The HR Generalist supports day to day HR operations while partnering with leadership to ensure consistent, compliant, and people focused practices within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This role oversees the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR process improvement across multiple entities. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers, ensuring accurate payroll, recordkeeping, and operational HR support.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience processing payroll and supporting multi-entity operations preferred
Working knowledge of Paychex or similar HRIS and payroll systems strongly preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or operational environments preferred

Responsibilities

Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and personnel record management
Maintain accurate HR documentation and filing systems in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Process and support weekly payroll across multiple entities, including commissions and specialty pay, ensuring accuracy in timesheets, PTO tracking, payroll changes, and reporting
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, payroll, benefits, and HR programs
Administer benefits and leave programs, including open enrollment, FMLA, ADA, and state leave compliance
Partner with managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and policy interpretation
Ensure compliance with employment laws through proper documentation, reporting, and audit support
Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes through Paychex, including I-9 verification, system access coordination, and termination processing
Support recruitment efforts including job descriptions, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation
Maintain HRIS data integrity, generate reports and metrics, and support HR initiatives, audits, and special projects