About this opportunity
Clark Davis Associates lists this Human Resources Manager opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead and the Human Resources function across multiple sites. This is a hands-on role for someone equally comfortable serving as a strategic partner to leadership and as the day-to-day operator who handles recruiting, employee relations, compliance, benefits, payroll, and culture initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Recruiting & Onboarding
Own full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
Design and continually improve the new-hire onboarding experience across all locations
Work with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring plans
Employee Relations & Culture
Act as the primary resource for employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution at every site
Investigate and resolve workplace issues fairly and confidentially
Drive company culture, engagement initiatives, and internal communications, keeping a consistent employee experience across locations
Compensation & Benefits
Administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and PTO
Support annual compensation reviews and market benchmarking
Manage open enrollment and vendor relationships (brokers, carriers, payroll providers)
Compliance & Policy
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.), including any state or local variations across sites
Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies
Own recordkeeping, I-9 compliance, and audit readiness for all locations
Performance Management
Design and run performance review cycles and goal-setting processes
Coach managers on feedback, documentation, and difficult conversations
Support promotion, PIP, and termination processes
HR Operations & Payroll
Process payroll for all sites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in partnership with Finance or an outside payroll provider
Maintain HRIS data integrity and produce reports for leadership
Manage leave-of-absence administration and workers' compensation claims
Strategic HR
Advise leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and workforce xzgxqkn strategy
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and the employee experience
Build HR from the ground up or scale existing practices as the company grows
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
Experience supporting multiple sites or locations
Hands-on experience with employee relations and payroll processing
Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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