
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Chatham, NJJob$94–110K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Sr. Human Resources Generalist provides HR support for a large client and serves as a primary partner to assigned business leaders. The role administers HR policies and programs, advises on employee relations and workforce matters, supports compensation and compliance processes, analyzes workforce data, and collaborates with HR teams on employee programs and services. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with at least five years of progressive HR experience.
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Job Title
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Job Description Summary
Sr HR Generalist providing HR support for large client. Responsible to communicate, and administer HR policies and programs under the direction of Sr HR Manager.
Job Description
Responsibilities
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Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, policy interpretation, and organizational effectiveness.
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Interpret and apply company policies, employment laws, and HR programs to ensure consistent and compliant people practices.
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Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, conduct investigations, recommend appropriate actions, and drive timely resolution of workplace issues.
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Consult with leaders on staffing strategies, organizational changes, succession planning, retention efforts, and employee engagement initiatives.
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Support compensation processes, including market benchmarking, job evaluations, promotions, and annual compensation planning in partnership with HR leadership and Centers of Excellence.
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Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, Leave Administration, and other HR Centers of Excellence to ensure effective delivery of HR programs and services.
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Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and support audits, reporting requirements, and corrective actions as needed.
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Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations to business leadership and HR management.
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Facilitate and support employee training initiatives, leadership development programs, and change management efforts.
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Support employee transitions related to new business, acquisitions, contract mobilizations, reorganizations, and workforce reductions.
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Maintain accurate employee records and leverage HR systems to support reporting, workforce planning, and operational excellence.
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Lead or participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and business outcomes.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations and business partnership responsibilities.
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Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
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Proven ability to influence and advise leaders while balancing employee and business needs.
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Experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
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Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
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PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred or willingness to pursue certification.
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Ability to travel as needed.
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Strong customer-service orientation with a track record of building effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
How this job compares
Set against the 1,232 open HR Business Partner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$94–110K/yr
- New Jersey median$99–149K/yr24 salary ranges
- US median$115–172K/yr848 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $102K, is 15% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($120K) — in the lowest quarter of HR Business Partner salary ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 28 open HR Business Partner jobs in New Jersey and 1,232 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- Amazon6 open
- JPMorgan Chase2 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; HR Business Partner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,037 postings).
- Education
- 413 of the 1,232 open HR Business Partner jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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