Human Resources Generalist
Senior Care Therapy · Middletown, NJ · Yesterday
On-siteHuman Resources$70k/yrFull-time
About the Role
Senior Care Therapy is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employee relations and day-to-day HR operations across our multi-state clinical and operational teams. Reporting to the CHRO, this role serves as a trusted, hands-on resource for employees and managers—handling employee relations matters, HR and benefits questions, leave management, and background checks. This is a strong opportunity for an HR professional with employee relations experience to take on broad generalist responsibilities within a growing healthcare organization.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on employee relations matters, HR policy questions, and workplace concerns.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues, including complaints, conflicts, and disciplinary matters.
- Advise and coach managers on performance conversations, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
- Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR questions, including policies, procedures, and general inquiries, routing more complex issues to the appropriate partner.
- Serve as a resource for employee benefits on enrollment, eligibility, and claims matters.
- Maintain and improve self-service resources so employees can find what they need quickly.
- Serves as a resource for employee benefits on enrollment, eligibility, and claims matters.
- Serve the background check process.
- Maintain accurate, confidential HR records, including employee relations case files, leave documentation, and background check results.
- Manage HR data across HRIS and personnel systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and audit-readiness of employee records and reporting.
- Help ensure consistent application of HR policies across departments and locations.
- Monitor employee relations trends and flag potential risk areas or training needs to the CHRO.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience required, including direct experience handling employee relations matters.
- Working knowledge of employment law (FMLA, ADA, EEO, and state leave laws) and HR best practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment and discretion.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms preferred.
- One to two (1-2) years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.
- HR certification, preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, $70,000
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Remote work arrangement
- A mission-driven culture with a genuine commitment to the well-being of the seniors we serve