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LHH · 2 days ago

Human Resources Business Partner

Elizabeth, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

LHH is looking for a hands-on HR professional to align people strategy with operations at a high-volume port terminal. The role involves partnering with leaders to drive safety and performance, managing employee relations, and enhancing talent engagement.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Heather Stott-Mason

Responsibilities

Translate business goals into people plans

Track workforce data (succession, DEI metrics) and recommend practical improvements

Own employee relations & compliance: First stop for ER issues—harassment, wage/hour, LOA, injuries, investigations, discipline, onboarding, attendance, and terminations

Coach managers and keep us square with federal/state requirements

Guide performance and development, run workshops/training, and lead local rollout of programs like Annual Salary Review, MPACT, and Employee Engagement Surveys

Partner with TA on branding and hiring strategies

Streamline onboarding, manage Global Mobility cases, and build early‑career pipelines that stick

Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and feed insights back into continuous improvement

Maintain data integrity in Workday, support reporting, and run targeted audits

Qualification

U.S. employment lawsHR generalist experienceData analysisPHR/SHRM certificationExcel proficiencyAssertive communicationTrusted advisorQuick decision-makingPositive energyBias for action