Human Resources Specialist

Job Overview

Anta Electric, Inc., a growing woman owned contract manufacturing company, seeks a Human Resources Specialist to join our Cedar Knolls, NJ team. The role supports human resources operations across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, HRIS data integrity, employee relations, and compliance, contributing to a streamlined, confidential, and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting activities by posting roles, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and presenting employment offers.
• Onboard new hires through completing paperwork, entering data into Paychex, and delivering orientation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data with strict confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll administration using Paychex, including data updates, correcting missed punches, and processing payroll changes.
• Act as an HR partner, advising employees on relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit documentation, system access, and final HR procedures.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation adjustments, and benefit updates.
• Provide guidance on benefit plan provisions and eligibility, resolve benefit issues, and support annual open enrollment.
• Conduct employee relations investigations as needed, evaluate findings, document outcomes, and recommend resolutions aligned with policy and law.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance.
• Maintain HR reports, organizational data, personnel documentation, and workforce records; ensure training records are current.
• Support employee relations initiatives, including coordinating offsite events and monthly birthday celebrations, and managing related purchases.
• Participate in HR projects and organizational initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Respond to information requests for workers' compensation, unemployment claims, leaves of absence, and employment verifications.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, escalating complex issues to the HR Manager/Director when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on HR experience in roles such as HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or HR Operations.
• Solid knowledge of human resources management principles, including talent management, performance management, benefits, and employee relations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience handling confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Technologies

• Paychex
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

Annual salary of $50,000 to $55,000.

Work Location

Onsite in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey.