Senior HR Generalist

ASSA ABLOY • Paramus, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior HR Generalist provides day-to-day HR support for approximately 90 Door Group-level employees in functions such as Supply Chain, Product Management, and Finance, and serves as a primary HR contact for the Door Group’s Paramus Head Office. The role supports employees with benefits, policies, employee programs, and HR processes, while coordinating employee lifecycle activities and maintaining HR records, systems, reporting, and data integrity.

This newly created, highly visible role also supports Group-wide initiatives to strengthen manufacturing leadership, encourage internal mobility, and create growth opportunities. Working with manufacturing and HR leaders, the Senior HR Generalist helps identify development needs and design, coordinate, and deliver Learning & Development programs for manufacturing employees. The position is onsite Monday through Friday in Paramus, New Jersey, and reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources for the Door Group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience; experience in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, employee questions, HRIS transactions, and pre-employment activities.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in coordinating and delivering Learning & Development, employee training, or leadership development initiatives for first-line manufacturing roles such as leads or supervisors.
• Ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with employees and leaders across multiple locations and functions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
• Exposure to payroll processes, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Proficiency with SuccessFactors and ADP HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support for approximately 90 Door Group-level employees in Supply Chain, Product Management, Finance, and other functions.
• Serve as a primary HR contact for the Paramus Head Office and Door Group-level employees, supporting benefits, policies, employee programs, and HR processes.
• Coordinate onboarding, employee changes, background checks, drug screens, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Partner with manufacturing and HR leaders to identify development needs and help design, coordinate, and deliver manufacturing Learning & Development programs.
• Support employee growth, internal mobility, and future leadership development across the Door Group.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Maintain employee records and support HR systems, reporting, and data integrity.
• Support performance management and talent review processes.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and training requirements.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Door Group.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Health and flexible savings accounts, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount and recognition programs.
• Well-being and employee experience initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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