Human Resources Generalist

Northern NJ / NYC Area | Hybrid (Remote + On-Site Client Visits)

About the Role

As an HR Generalist with Kustom HR, a growing fractional HR consulting firm, you'll partner with experienced HR professionals to support a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries. You'll gain hands-on experience across all facets of human resources—including recruiting, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, payroll support, and day-to-day HR operations—while delivering exceptional service and building trusted relationships with our clients.

This role offers broad exposure to a variety of organizations, industries, and HR challenges, making it an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their expertise, develop consultative skills, and accelerate their career within a growing fractional HR firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities Human Resources:

• Facilitate new hire onboarding and employee orientation.
• Maintain client employee personnel files and HRIS records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support employee relations by addressing routine HR inquiries and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Assist with policy development, handbook updates, and HR documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and other administrative documentation.
• Support compliance activities, audits, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with payroll processing for multiple clients by collecting, reviewing, and validating payroll information.
• Review employee timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
• Process new hires, employee status changes, terminations, and payroll adjustments.
• Support payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies before payroll submission.
• Coordinate with internal payroll specialists to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.
• Respond to client payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources Generalist or similar experience required.
• Payroll experience is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and payroll processes.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with match.

·       Participate in special HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Payroll Support:

·       Assist with year-end payroll activities and related reporting as needed.

Qualifications

·       Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.

·       Experience supporting multiple clients is a plus.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a dependable, client-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. They possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to balance day-to-day HR responsibilities while supporting accurate and timely payroll processing for clients.

Career Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a launching point for a career in HR consulting. As you build your expertise and demonstrate success supporting clients, you'll have the opportunity to advance into an HR Business Partner role, where you'll independently manage your own portfolio of clients.

As an HR Business Partner, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic HR guidance, leading client relationships, and delivering customized people solutions that help clients achieve their business goals.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who is eager to grow beyond HR administration and develop into a trusted consultant with the confidence and expertise to lead client relationships and deliver high-impact HR solutions.

What We Offer

·       The chance to be part of a high-growth startup that’s reshaping the HR industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KustomHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.