Human Resources Representative II

Middlesex Water Company, Inc.•Iselin, NJ

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Representative is responsible for supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations for New Jersey employees across the Enterprise. This position plays a key role in onboarding, benefits administration, employee data management, and compliance support. The role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality in all HR-related processes while delivering a positive employee experience. Assist subsidiary locations as needed.

Requirements

57 years of progressive experience in Human Resources administration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and relate effectively across all levels.
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with data and numbers.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Proven capability to prioritize and perform in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with multiple deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn and navigate multiple HR systems.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Valid Drivers License in good standing, as occasional travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Schedule and conduct New Jersey new-hire onboarding, benefits, and policy orientations.
Collect and process new hire paperwork in accordance with established procedures.
Provide a welcoming, informative onboarding experience that ensures new hires understand company policies, benefits, and resources.
Input new hire and employee change data into the HRIS system and ensure accuracy of all personnel records.
Maintain up-to-date employee information, including status changes, contact details, and job progression updates.
Process New Jersey benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes using Selerix, ensuring all data feeds accurately to carrier systems.
Collaborate with the HR Specialist to verify the accuracy of benefits and beneficiary changes and maintain proper documentation.
Administer COBRA notifications through the third-party administrator for new hires and employees/dependents losing coverage.
Manage New Jersey Commuter Benefit notifications and administration.
Communicate and interpret benefits to employees, providing clear guidance and resolving benefit-related inquiries.
Assist Payroll Administrator in the preparation and completion of PSRs for new hires, terminations, and employee changes (deductions, personal data, status, and benefit updates).
Prepare PSRs for progressions and coordinate with Payroll to ensure updates are reflected in EBS following approved progression reviews.
Process the weekly Fidelity report, submit data to Payroll, and maintain electronic records for the Enterprise.
Maintain a current 401(k) loan and hardship withdrawal log and file supporting documents in payroll records.
Maintain electronic tracking for Respirator Clearance, Hepatitis A & B, and DOT medical records for new hires, terminations, and transfers.
Prepare and submit medical files for new hires and employee benefit changes to the HR Specialist.
Administer New Jersey Workers Compensation claims and maintain OSHA reporting log; Ensure FROI are completed and circulated to the proper recipients.
Maintain complete, organized personnel files for all Enterprise employees in accordance with record retention requirements.
Manage electronic Employee Policy and Benefits Handbooks for New Jersey companies, ensuring updates reflect current carrier plans, design changes, and compliance updates.
Support file maintenance, including purging and preparing older records for storage or shredding.
Maintain the New Jersey ID Badge Program.
Complete employment verification requests following receipt of employee authorization.
Prepare termination packages for departing employees.
Process purchase orders related to HR functions.
Provide support to the HR Department as needed, including during Open Enrollment and as backup to the HR Specialist.