Human Resources (HR) Specialist

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join a growing company in the Princeton, NJ area. This contract position supports day-to-day HR and payroll activities, helping maintain accurate employee information, assist with hiring coordination, and provide responsive support to employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring support activities, including preparing job postings, reviewing incoming applications, and scheduling interviews with candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain employee files and HR records with a high level of accuracy, ensuring documents, status updates, and personal information are kept current and secure.
• Assist with onboarding for new employees by preparing employment paperwork, collecting required documents, and helping facilitate orientation activities.
• Address routine employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll timing, leave balances, and pay documentation in a timely manner.
• Support payroll administration by tracking corrections, monitoring deductions and garnishments, and updating tax withholding and address changes as needed.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR or payroll reports for managers, while keeping organized audit-ready files and maintaining a daily log of issues or follow-up items.
• Monitor employee status changes and help ensure HR and payroll actions are processed correctly and completed on schedule.
• Contribute to compliance efforts by following established policies and supporting adherence to applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in an administrative, human resources support, or payroll support role.
• Working knowledge of core HR practices, employment regulations, and general workplace compliance standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP and familiarity with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee and payroll information with discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.