HR Generalist / Benefits (LOA coverage)

Job Title: Senior: Sr. HR Generalist / Benefits (LOA coverage)

Location: Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Type: Temporary, 6-9 months (temporary maternity coverage)

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Tinton Falls, NJ) Note: Remote work is not available.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sr. HR Generalist / Benefits (LOA coverage) Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Head of Human Resources and supported with two other HR staff members. This is a "Generalist" role with significant concentration on employee relations and leave of absence management (processing FMLA, NJFLA, FLI, TDI, etc.)
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions (including union employees), write-ups, warnings, terminations.
• Assist with administering FMLA and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance and proper documentation
• Help process and respond to unemployment claims and related inquiries
• Process employment verifications and maintain accurate employee records
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain organized documentation related to employee relations, leave administration, and compliance
• Provide HR support to a field-based workforce

Sr. HR Generalist / Benefits (LOA coverage) Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of HR "generalist" experience from a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in Employee Relations and leave administration
• Experience handling workplace investigations and disciplinary actions
• Knowledge of unemployment claims and employment verifications
• Experience supporting union employees strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or ramp-up time
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Sr. HR Generalist / Benefits (LOA coverage) Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related is highly preferred
• Experience in construction, transportation, or similar field-based industries
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Why This Role

• Immediate impact role with strong ownership
• Exposure to a dynamic, field-driven workforce
• Opportunity to step into a senior-level HR function with autonomy

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Ref: #563-Joule Staffing - Toms River