Human Resources Manager

Description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for directing the planning, development, implementation, administration, and budgeting of most or all of the Human Resources functions, including but not limited to the following: employment, recruitment/on-boarding, employee relations, EEO, compensation/benefits, and organizational development. Develop and drive creative HR initiatives and activities. Advise agency management in Human Resources policy and program matters.

Requirements

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing and managing the Human Resource department; planning, organizing, and controlling all activities of the department

• Developing and administering various human resources plans and procedures for all agency and school personnel; participating in developing department goals, objectives, and systems

• Educate and communicate personnel policies and procedures to newly hired and current employees.

• Responsible for on-boarding newly hired employees to include: employee handbook overview, employment documents, and benefit enrollment. 

• Create and maintain complete and confidential files on each employee. Process, verify and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations and classifications.

• Implementing and annually updating compensation programs; analyzing compensation, and monitoring performance evaluation program and revising as necessary 

• Developing, recommending, and implementing personnel policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining Employee Handbook

• Assist with agency benefit administration to include enrollment forms, plan questions, claims resolution, and open enrollment.

• Developing and maintaining all equal employment opportunity programs, including filing EEO-1 annually, maintaining other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations

• Developing and implementing strategic recruitment plan; ensuring selection of highly qualified personnel

• Process and review employment applications to evaluate qualifications and eligibility of applicants; Respond to applicant inquires in-person, over the phone and via email.

• Manage leave administration in compliance with the FMLA and other applicable federal and state regulations 

• Assist in managing workers’ compensation injury claims.  File reports with insurance provider, maintain accident information and monitor progress.

• Processes requests for professional licenses, certifications and criminal history reviews.  Keeps abreast of changes in rules and regulations in these areas as set by the State of New Jersey, Federal and independent monitoring agencies

• Establishing and maintaining department records and reports; recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed

• Respond to various information requests from governmental agencies, such as Unemployment, in a timely manner.

• Record and maintain data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, supervisory reports on performance, change of statuses, and dates of and reasons for terminations.

• Answer questions regarding eligibility, salaries, benefits and other pertinent information.

• Participating in administrative staff meetings; attending other meetings with business partners

• Performing other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

• A minimum of 5 years related HR experience

• Broad generalist background including coaching and counseling, performance management, employee involvement, team-building, as well as compensation and benefits

• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations 

• Experience in implementing and administering performance programs

• Must have demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining diverse employee talent, including creating and implementing recruitment strategies

• Exceptional project and personnel management skills

• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment 

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point is essential

• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our senior management team