HR Generalist

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.

Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve. In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

We are seeking an HR Generalist to support daily Human Resources operations, including employee relations, and HR administration. The role involves maintaining employee records, assisting with benefits and HR policies, and supporting managers and staff with HR-related matters. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.

The candidate chosen for this position will be based out of our corporate office in Carlstadt, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Serve a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Manage the contents of the company Intranet site to include regular edits, future additions and timely revisions.
• Perform regular data entry into the HRIS platform (new hires and status changes).
• Assist with the general administration of the employee benefits programs, to include assisting with the management of the wellness program.
• Partner with VPHR and leadership to support the performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and coaching to align with company values.
• Keep up to date on all general administrative duties such as scanning and filing physical documents.
• Managing the timely filing of government reporting to include but not limit PCORI, EEO, Workers Comp, and any other related reporting for government compliance or audit purposes.
• Ensure labor law compliance (regulations, labor posters, general practices).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Human Resources or related field - required
• 4-6 years of direct human resources experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal/written/organizational skills
• Possess a professional and friendly demeanor.

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• Competitive salary
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid holiday time
• Paid vacation time
• Free access to fitness centers

EEO: Russo Development / Russo Property Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to representatives of Russo Development / Russo Property Management unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with the firm.