Entry Level Hr Generalist Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

We are looking to add a Bilingual HR Generalist to the team. This individual provides overall human resource and benefit administrative support to assigned location. This role is responsible for benefit administration, payroll, workers compensation, staffing, recruitment and general administration of human resource policies and practices. The Generalist actively analyzes and recommends changes to moderately complex location practices and ensures consistent application of HR laws, regulations, and company policies. The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, customer service focused, problem solver that has a strong overall knowledge of HR practices, laws and regulations. 

This person should be able to communicate in Spanish and English. 

Responsibilities

• Manages benefit administration including answering questions, completing and filing necessary forms, employee training, new hire orientation and exit process, open enrollment, etc.
• Manages payroll administration including time, tax and wage entry, processing of payroll information, garnishments, etc.
• Screens, interviews, recommends hire actions and related documentation. 
• Analyzes effectiveness of recruitment and selection process and recommends changes.
• Completes and files necessary forms, investigates accidents/incidents, and recommends action.
• Manages miscellaneous program coordination including health fairs, banquets, picnics, attendance and recognition awards, etc.
• Processes HR/Payroll related changes, profit sharing review and submission, provides merit pay and proper job classification recommendations to managers.
• Works with managers to audit skills/competencies and recommends exiting development/training plans, performance management, and/or discipline to address skill or role deficiencies. 
• Recommends and conducts basic existing employee training - OSHA, sexual harassment, and other related HR training and documentation. 
• Facilitates employee and supervisor issue/conflict resolution. 
• Evaluates and administers FMLA and salary plan programs, employee council issue resolution and minutes, etc.
• Investigates, analyzes and recommends changes/improvements to moderately complex processes and practices, discipline application and records, workers compensation, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, wage and salary, performance evaluation consolidation and reporting.

Desired Experience

• Advanced knowledge of company programs (benefits, payroll, compensation, workers compensation and human resource programs)
• Bilingual; Spanish and English
• Advanced knowledge of human resources laws and regulations
• Strong issue and conflict resolution skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to be assertive with employees and local management
• Analysis, critical thinking and investigation skills
• Work independently and interact with all levels of employees (production and management)
• Strong oral and written communications skills 
• Adept at building trusting relationships 
• Must be diplomatic
• Self-starter that is adept at taking initiative 
• Minimum 3 years of HR/benefit/payroll administration experience
• Advanced knowledge human resource laws and regulations
• HR certification preferred (i.e., PHR, SPHR)

Pay Range: $63k - $90k. Pay is dependent on experience. 

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee's unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman (propane cylinders), CoMet, Elgen, Garden Weasel, General, HALO, Hawkeye, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, NEXI, Pactool International, PowerCore, Ragasco, Well-X-Trol and XLite, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.