HR GENERALIST - NON PROFIT

About the role

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is an award‑winning, dynamic and innovative non‑profit organization recognized as one of “THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY” for both 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ. The organization’s mission is to change lives and save lives across New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture, building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. The Human Resources Generalist role is based at Office 1500 Route 88, Brick, New Jersey and supports the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that orientation checklists and introductory reviews for new hires are completed on a timely basis by monitoring the performance dashboard in ADP Workforce Now and follows up with managers as necessary.
• Manages the pre‑employment onboarding process related to medical and fingerprinting requirements to ensure that all applicants are cleared for employment (criminal background checks, drug and Mantoux screening, etc.).
• Administers all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA/NJFLA, Personal and/or Worker’s Compensation leaves; maintains accurate up‑to‑date records and follows up with employees and the occupational health facility as needed, to ensure a smooth return‑to‑work process.
• Coordinates timecard entries for any benefit time taken during the leave with the Manager and/or Payroll Department.
• Provides timely communication and escalates complex or sensitive leave matters to the Human Resources Director as needed.
• Refers employees to Corporate Care Occupational Health for work