Human Resources (HR) Generalist

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of employee-focused HR activities in Woodbridge, New Jersey. This is a Contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance employee relations, leave administration, benefits coordination, and separation processes with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will bring practical HR operations experience, strong knowledge of New Jersey leave programs, and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day HR administrative activities, including employee documentation, benefits-related support, and other personnel records with a high level of accuracy.
• Oversee leave administration by reviewing eligibility, monitoring intermittent leave usage, coordinating return-to-work processes, and maintaining compliant documentation.
• Support workplace accommodation requests by gathering required information, facilitating the interactive process, and partnering with managers and legal stakeholders when needed.
• Respond to employee relations matters with sound judgment, professionalism, and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Administer employee separation processes for both voluntary and involuntary departures, including required notices, benefits continuation coordination, and related offboarding steps.
• Handle unemployment claims and assist with documentation, responses, and follow-up activities connected to former employee matters.
• Provide guidance on benefits-related questions to help ensure employees and leaders understand available programs and associated processes.
• Maintain awareness of New Jersey leave and disability programs, including family leave and paid leave requirements, to support compliant HR practices.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources, including HR generalist or HR operations responsibilities.
• Demonstrated background in employee relations and day-to-day HR administration.
• Working knowledge of leave management, including FMLA, state leave programs, and return-to-work coordination.
• Experience supporting reasonable accommodation requests and related documentation processes.
• Familiarity with employee separations, unemployment claims, and benefits continuation activities such as COBRA.
• Understanding of benefits administration and the ability to explain HR processes clearly to employees and managers.
• Knowledge of New Jersey leave programs, including New Jersey Family Leave, disability, and paid family leave requirements.