Human Resources Administrator
Job Description
The Human Resources Administrator role provides first-line HR administrative support and serves as a key point of contact for human resources matters for clients. This onsite position in Cherry Hill, NJ focuses on compliance, employee records, onboarding and off-boarding coordination, performance appraisal program support, and client-facing service.
Location and Compensation
- Location: Cherry Hill, NJ (onsite)
- Salary: USD 42,000 - 50,000 per year
Key Responsibilities
- Support HR compliance across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Maintain employee and HR records, including new hire setup, I9 validation, and monthly payroll change administration while ensuring alignment with state and federal legislation.
- Lead implementation support for onboarding, orientation, employee relations, and off-boarding needs.
- Assist with the creation, review, and administration of appraisal and performance management programs.
- Coordinate benefits enrollment activities for client companies.
- Compose and assimilate employee handbooks for client needs.
- Participate in recruitment and onboarding activities.
- Respond to client emails in a timely manner to deliver high-quality customer service.
- Provide engaged, friendly, and attentive customer service, including eye contact, respectful conversation, and smiling.
- Maintain the highest regard for safety across all areas and with all materials.
- Perform other related activities as assigned.
Essential Functions and HR Knowledge
- Ensure compliance with HRIS, payroll, benefits, and recordkeeping processes.
- Maintain employee/HR records, including I9 validation and monthly payroll changes, in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation.
- Implement onboarding, orientation, employee relations, and off-boarding support.
- Support appraisal and performance management program administration.
- Assist with benefits enrollment coordination for client companies.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of FMLA and ADA.
- Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
- Provide responsive email communication and professional, friendly client service.
- Uphold safety expectations in all working environments and with all materials.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (preferred)
- Certification: Human Resources Certification (preferred)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tough deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analysis and reporting skills (a plus).
- Ability to work independently with initiative.
- Competent user of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel (required).
- Familiarity with HubSpot and various HRIS (preferred).
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Technology and Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- HubSpot
- HRIS
- I9