Description
The Mercadien Group has an immediate opening for a talented Human Resources Generalist to become part of our HR team. The HR Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the following areas: recruitment, onboarding & offboarding, performance management, compliance, policies & procedures, compensation & benefits, and culture, retention, & engagement. This position reports to the HR Manager.
Recruitment:
Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions
Collaborates with Human Resources Manager and other key firm project managers and stakeholders to understand skills and competencies required for open positions
Organizes and attends career fairs and recruitment events
Onboarding & Offboarding:
Coordinates the entire new hire experience for all levels, including completing onboarding documentation, and creating orientation schedules
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications, and pre-employment testing
Coordinates the offboarding process for all terminated personnel
Performance Management:
Organizes the employee performance review process (New Hire Check-Ins, Interim Reviews & Check-Ins, Annual Reviews)
Compliance, Policies, & Procedures:
Maintains all personnel files
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
Assists in the development and implementation of human resource policies
Compensation & Benefits:
Conducts annual compensation and benefit studies
Research new strategies to stay current with the extremely competitive public accounting labor market
Culture, Retention, & Engagement:
Employs a strategy to retain employees leveraging the fully integrated HRIS and company intranet platforms
Develops and manages firm-wide events and initiatives
Additional Position Accountabilities:
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; training and development
Coordinates the Firm’s CPA course program
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of experience in the human resources field
Experience with Paylocity (or similar fully integrated HRIS system) a plus
SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills
Approachable and trustworthy demeanor to manage conflict and confidential situations
Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task
Must be able to work independently and/or as part of a team
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications
Benefits
Hybrid policy (2 days in office or at recruiting events)
Highly competitive salaries and bonus programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
Competitive 401K match
Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
Casual dress code: dress for your day
Mentorship and training opportunities
Internal committees and clubs
Various social gatherings & events
Strong focus on the Mercadien community
Cutting edge technology
Location
3625 Quakerbridge Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Mercadien is a leading and growing regional accounting and advisory firm with partners and staff that believe our best work starts with our people. When you come on board, you become a part of our community and extended family. We’re entrepreneurs at heart; passionate about creating opportunities, innovating inside and outside of our business, achieving work/life integration, helping our employees reach their potential, and having fun!
Our core values: Integrity, excellence, responsibility, creativity, and respect are the foundation of our firm. They inform and guide us in everything we do and fuel our client work and relationships. We are a teamwork-focused firm and support each other professionally and personally. We’re collaborative by nature and enjoy being actively involved in our communities. Driven by integrity and social responsibility, our associates serve more than 100 civic and charitable organizations, as individuals and through the Mercadien Foundation. At Mercadien, the opportunities are endless.
To all recruitment agencies: The Mercadien Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, Mercadien associates or any other company location. The Mercadien Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Mercadien will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are work authorized, Mercadien is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
