Job Description

Easterseals New Jersey - Human Resources/HR Generalist Full-time

Location: Jamesburg, NJ

Love HR? Love People? Let's Talk!

Are you an HR professional who enjoys helping people start their careers on the right foot? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are quite the same?

Easterseals New Jersey is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and people-focused HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team!

In this role, you'll play an important part in welcoming new employees to our organization, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and helping ensure our HR processes run smoothly.

You'll be one of the first people our new hires meet, helping them feel informed, prepared, and excited to begin their journey with Easterseals NJ.

What You'll Be Doing

• Bring the new hire experience to life! Coordinate and facilitate New Hire Orientation sessions, introducing employees to our organization, policies, and workplace expectations.
• Keep onboarding on track. Guide new hires through required paperwork, background screenings, and pre-employment requirements to ensure a smooth and timely start.
• Support our recruitment efforts. Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, and communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Help us stay compliant. Support HR compliance activities, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure required documentation is completed according to established procedures.
• Make the details count. Maintain accurate employee information in Dayforce and other HR systems, track onboarding progress, and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate training. Assist with scheduling and tracking required new hire training, including CPR/AED/First Aid.
• Work across HR. Collaborate with team members on employee services, HR projects, and process improvements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys HR and understands that a great employee experience starts well before someone's first day.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, required. Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or similar field, preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR support experience, preferred.
• Proven experience in HR policies and best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas.
• Ability to interact with all levels, including senior management and service-level staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, diplomacy, discretion, and integrity.
• A flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office applications.
• Current CPR/FA trainer credentials a plus.

Why Easterseals New Jersey?

At Easterseals New Jersey, our employees make a difference every day by supporting individuals with disabilities and other special needs throughout New Jersey.

As part of our HR team, you'll help bring talented people into an organization where their work has a direct impact on the communities we serve.

You'll have the opportunity to gain experience across several HR functions, work alongside experienced HR professionals, and contribute to improving the employee experience.

In this role, you'll play an important part in welcoming new employees to our organization, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and helping ensure our HR processes run smoothly.

You'll be one of the first people our new hires meet, helping them feel informed, prepared, and excited to begin their journey with Easterseals NJ.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts, based on eligibility requirements.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Medical Leave
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, The Wallet Payroll Debit Card Option, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program and Referral Incentive Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to grow your HR career while supporting a meaningful mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us make every new employee's first experience a great one.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.