About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Food Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Human Resources Specialist to support HR operations at a food manufacturing facility in Woodbridge, NJ. This is an excellent hands-on opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career HR professional to build practical experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, recordkeeping, and HR compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Head of Human Resources.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with recruiting tasks: post jobs, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and liaise with staffing agencies.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding and orientation activities.
• Maintain and update confidential employee files and personnel records.
• Track attendance, leave requests, and assist with timekeeping documentation.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment activities.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, spreadsheets, and basic HR metrics.
• Support training coordination and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with routine employee relations inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Promote and uphold workplace safety culture in line with OSHA and company policies.
• Perform other HR administrative and operational support tasks as required.

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Prior internship, administrative, or HR support experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

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Preferred / Soft Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records.
• Quick learner with ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Professional attitude, coachable, and receptive to feedback.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills; able to build relationships at all levels.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $60,000 per year.
• Benefits include: 401(k), Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Paid time off.

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Location & Work Type

• Work location: In person — Woodbridge, NJ.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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Legal & Compliance

This role will support compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies. Candidates will be expected to adhere to safety protocols and maintain confidential employee information. Any offer may be contingent on background checks and other pre-employment screenings as permitted by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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