Human Resources (HR) Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Specialist to support day-to-day HR operations for a well-known company in the Bridgewater NJ area. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in employee support, benefits administration, HR Payroll coordination, and accurate maintenance of workforce data. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and can help ensure HR processes run smoothly while promoting a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage core HR administrative activities, including maintaining accurate employee files, updating workforce data, and ensuring records remain current and compliant.

• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions related to benefits, leave programs, payroll matters, and general HR policies.

• Coordinate benefits-related processes with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support enrollments, changes, and issue resolution.

• Assist with payroll operations by reviewing HR data, supporting timekeeping accuracy, and helping resolve discrepancies before processing.

• Administer leave-related activities, including FMLA and other leave of absence cases, while tracking documentation and timelines appropriately.

• Support workers’ compensation administration by helping document claims, coordinating communication, and maintaining related records.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to process updates, manage employee information, and generate reports that support HR operations and decision-making.

• Monitor HR practices for compliance with applicable policies and employment regulations, escalating issues when needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in human resources, HR administration, or a closely related function.

• Must have hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a detail-oriented HR environment.

• Working knowledge of benefits coordination, payroll support, and timekeeping processes.

• Experience administering FMLA, leave of absence programs, and workers’ compensation matters.

• Understanding of HR compliance requirements and confidential employee data handling.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.

• Effective communication skills for responding to employee inquiries and collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

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