Senior Human Resources Generalist

Turtle and Hughes•Clark, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is based at Turtle’s corporate office in Clark, New Jersey. This role combines hands-on HR expertise with strategic partnership to shape the employee experience, support leaders, ensure compliance, foster engagement, and align HR initiatives with business goals. The position supports operations in a union and non-union environment and collaborates across a matrix organization and multiple time zones in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably ADP or similar, including experience with ADP Comprehensive Services.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; strong Excel capabilities for analytics and reporting.
Ability to use data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI to provide actionable insights.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or HR certification.
Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP; strongly preferred.
Familiarity with ticketing systems, preferably Freshservice.
Experience with ADP or similar HRIS systems and ADP Comprehensive Services.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary resource for employee relations, lead investigations, and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
Coach and advise managers and leaders on performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, engagement strategies, organizational design, and change management.
Analyze trends and recommend proactive strategies to strengthen engagement and minimize risk.
Support HR programs, including policy development, compliance training, and organizational development initiatives.
Collaborate with managers and leadership to implement the strategic plan established by the VP of HR and align work with organizational goals.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Administer and coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims and leave-of-absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific programs.
Serve as a liaison for workplace safety initiatives to support compliance and employee well-being.
Partner with hiring managers to support talent acquisition and provide a seamless candidate experience.
Analyze HR metrics and workforce data using Excel, analytics tools, and Power BI to identify trends, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives, including recognition programs, DEI efforts, and feedback mechanisms.
Use ADP Compensation Services for payroll and compensation-related processes.
Use the Freshservice ticketing system to manage and resolve HR support requests.
Collaborate effectively across a matrix organization and multiple time zones in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.