**Job Title:** Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist **Location:** Somerset, NJ Pay Rate: $30 - $38.50 **About Us:** Join our fast-paced, innovative Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) as we support cutting-edge projects across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and manufacturing sectors. We foster a collaborative culture, value continuous improvement, and are committed to operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. **About the Role:** We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support for our growing team. This hands-on role touches payroll, benefits, employee relations, training, compliance, and HR analytics. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and communicates confidently ready to thrive amid ambiguity and rapid change. **Key Responsibilities** **Payroll & Benefits** + Process payroll accurately and on time (Paylocity experience a plus) + Administer employee benefits including health, wellness, and retirement plans + Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries **Employee Relations & Compliance** + Partner with HR leadership to investigate and resolve employee relations issues + Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and industry regulations + Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR processes and procedures **Training & Development** + Coordinate and facilitate training programs, onboarding, and workshops + Partner with managers to support employee development and engagement initiatives **HR Analytics & Operations** + Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring data integrity + Develop and analyze HR reports using Microsoft 365 (Excel, pivot tables, reporting) + Monitor and interpret key HR metrics (turnover, retention, workforce trends) + Recommend process improvements backed by data insights **Core Expectations** + Uphold integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism + Deliver results in a high-speed, compliance-driven CDMO environment + Build strong relationships at all organizational levels + Balance attention to detail with strategic, big-picture thinking + Embrace continuous improvement and drive HR operational excellence **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field + 4+ years progressive HR experience (manufacturing, biotech, pharma, or CDMO preferred) + Hands-on payroll experience required; Paylocity a plus + Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting) + Strong analytical ability to translate data into actionable insights + Experience facilitating training and employee development + Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organization skills + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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