Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Then come join the Catholic Charities – Human Resources Department team!

Since 1938 we have grown to over 70 programs, providing assistance to individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Paterson and beyond - we provide help and create hope for thousands of people each day. Our ability to deliver support, education, sustenance and so much more to those in need is extensive. Through Catholic Family and Community Services, the Department for Persons with Disabilities and Straight and Narrow we offer life-changing resources in multiple facets for the families and individuals we serve. We truly have a rich history of providing essential services to our communities.

A renowned agency like Catholic Charities requires a phenomenal HR team to support their efforts. We are currently looking for a Human Resource Generalist to join our newly merged HR Team. This is the perfect job for you, if…

• You’re interested in a meaningful job with an agency that touches the lives of so many individuals, families and communities. You’ll work on a variety of projects at once and be appreciated daily for doing your job well.

• You have a solid foundation of knowledge and experience concerning employment law, employee relations, HRIS, training and compliance.

• You’re resourceful, good with technology, intellectually curious, willing and able to learn new things.

• You have exceptional organizational and time management skills, you’re friendly, courteous, professional, sensitive to the cultural differences present in people living or working in the programs, plus self-motivated.

• You have an above average business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis.

As a HR Generalist you will be responsible for:

• Basically you’re performing HR-related duties on a professional level as you work closely with senior HR management in supporting Catholic Charities. This position is tasked with some or all of the following functional areas: onboarding, recruitment, training, compliance, employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, payroll/benefits administration, and employment law compliance. Administrative tasks; meeting minutes, record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry. We juggle a lot, so our team must remain extremely organized while demonstrating the skills of an insightful person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. All employees must be sensitive to the mission of the organization, employee goodwill and the needs of the agency.

So if you’re looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, and valued, then this opportunity is for you. Additionally, if you’re looking for an organization that’s invested in your personal development, offers rewarding work and a great team environment then apply today. We are actively looking to fill this position quickly.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and 3 years of HR generalist experience, or a master's degree in HR management and one year of experience in human resource generalist role. SHRM-CP certification can be submitted for 1 year of experience. Background in employment law and other government compliance regulations.

Compliance

Assist in policy development and communication

Collaborates with the HR team in the education and training of managers/supervisors on regulatory and compliance issues

Assist with the compliance training records and reporting

Help Identify and track laws and regulations that might affect the organization’s policies, practices, and procedures.

· Compiles all compliance and mandates reporting requirement including those related to EEO, ADA, ERISA, and the Department of Labor.

· Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees in an effort to manage risk and regulatory compliance.

· Ensures that the US labor law posters are updated as necessary and as required.

· Ensures mandatory trainings are updated and completed for new hires and existing employees.

· Leads all internal audits related to I-9 and other compliance related audits.

· Ensures all personnel records are maintained as per requirements.

Benefits:

We offer a solid compensation package: (Full Time employees 30+ hours per week)

Medical/vision, dental, life insurance (agency-paid), Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance, supplemental life insurance (employee-paid), 403B (with company-matching), generous paid time off, employee discount programs (i.e. travel, movies, cellphone), etc. and a collaborative team environment.

Hours:

Full Time: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm – Clifton NJ - (Travel to worksites in Morris, Sussex and Passaic counties as needed)