Human Resources Generalist

Mariani Landscape•Allendale, NJ

8d•$72,000 - $85,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Borst Landscaping is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations for Borst Landscaping (Allendale, NJ) and Back to Nature (Basking Ridge, NJ). This role is focused on new hire onboarding, employee engagement, and providing HR support to both field and office employees.

Requirements

1–3 years of Human Resources experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Experience with onboarding processes, I-9 compliance, and E-Verify preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Experience with Workday HRIS preferred

Responsibilities

Support local field staff recruiting efforts, including hiring events and initiatives
Manage pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug screenings, and related requirements
Coordinate and facilitate onboarding for field and office employees
Conduct new hire orientations and maintain onboarding documentation and personnel files
Ensure compliance with federal requirements by maintaining and processing I-9 records
Support seasonal workforce processes, including rehires and layoffs
Assist employees with benefits enrollment and respond to benefit-related inquiries
Provide support on leave programs, including FMLA, state leaves, and company policies
Drive employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs
Conduct new hire check-ins to assess satisfaction and engagement
Perform exit interviews and analyze feedback trends to improve retention
Maintain accurate employee data within Workday HRIS
Support additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned