Human Resources Generalist

Gottlieb and Greenspan • Fair Lawn, NJ

19d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Gottlieb & Greenspan, a rapidly growing law firm focused on healthcare reimbursement litigation and disputes under the No Surprises Act, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join its growing HR team. The role oversees a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS/ATS data management, onboarding and offboarding, compliance, payroll administration, and company-wide events.

The Generalist collaborates with Finance on biweekly payroll and with the HR Manager on benefits administration. The role also supports employees and recruiting, manages leave and accommodation administration, maintains HR systems and calendars, and helps develop and improve HR processes. It assists with performance management, employee feedback, events, and other projects requiring advanced HR knowledge and experience.

The firm describes its culture as ethical, respectful, accountable, positive, driven, and committed to excellence. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Working proficiency with Rippling and Greenhouse platforms.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification such as SHRM, PHR, or equivalent.
• Experience in a mid-sized, fast-paced organization.
• Experience developing, implementing, and scaling HR systems, processes, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Finance team on biweekly payroll processing as the primary HR point of contact, supporting accurate, compliant, and timely administration.
• Partner with the HR Manager on benefits administration, including employee benefit records, EDI management, open enrollment, audits, and benefit changes.
• Respond to employee HR inquiries, providing guidance and escalating matters when appropriate.
• Support smooth onboarding and offboarding processes and assist the HR Coordinator as needed.
• Partner with Recruiting to create job postings, manage open positions, and screen candidates for cultural fit when requested.
• Collect and analyze employee feedback semiannually, identify trends, and present findings to leadership.
• Manage the annual HR calendar, including compliance requirements, employee events, year-end deliverables, and departmental initiatives.
• Serve as ADA and Leave of Absence Administrator, ensuring compliance, accurate tracking, and proper documentation of active cases.
• Maintain the Rippling HRIS, audit employee data fields, and generate reports as needed.
• Develop and improve HR processes, standard operating procedures, workflows, and other process-optimization initiatives.
• Assist with the annual performance management process.
• Coordinate employee events, including vendor management, event setup, and breakdown.
• Support HR team projects and tasks requiring advanced HR knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees, starting day one.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees, starting within 31 days.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Profit sharing.
• Cash Balance Plan similar to a pension.
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays.
• Friendly, team-focused culture where your work matters.

What This Job Offers

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