Entry-Level HR Generalist (Bilingual)
Wonder Food Group, Inc
- Carlstadt, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Conducts new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; and unemployment and worker’s comp claims.
- Responsible for performance and talent management process; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Partner with HR Manager to handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Bilingual required (English and Spanish)
- Knowledge of general business operations and human resource management
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in administration and/or employee relations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Extensive experience with MS Word and Excel.
- Experience with ADP Payroll software.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Extremely detail oriented, efficient, analytical and able to make sound business decisions
- Ability to think critically and outside the box, inquisitive problem solver
- Works well under time pressures with ability to prioritize key tasks
- Not intimidated to provide honest feedback for business and process improvement
- Receptive to feedback for improvement and thoughtful of differing viewpoints
- Effective communication skills and ability to successfully work with various departments