HR Manager
StayinFront
Farifield, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Background Investigation, Business Skills, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Event Management, Corporate Policies, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Analysis, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Strategy, Leadership, Loans, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Tax Regulations, Time Management Software, Vision Plan, Workforce Planning, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Farifield, NJ
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Overview
Fairfield New Jersey company looking for hands-on HR Manager. The HR Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Company's human resources function. This role oversees payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation, performance management, and organizational development while supporting executive leadership in building a high-performing, engaged workforce. The HR Manager ensures compliance with all federal and state employment regulations and develops people strategies that support the Company's continued growth and long-term success.
Key Deliverables
- Bi‑Weekly Payroll management for hourly and salaried employees
- Recruiting and full‑cycle talent acquisition
- 401k Administration including loans, compliance, and filings
- Benefits Administration including Medical, Dental, Life, LTD, COBRA, and FMLA
Essential Responsibilities
- Process, audit, and deliver payroll from start to finish
- Handle all daily payroll tasks and implementation
- Manage vacation, sick, float, and PTO tracking in accordance with company policy
- Benefit Negotiation, plan development, administration and implementation
- Manage full‑cycle recruitment: job ads, resume review, phone screens, interviews, and offers background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding documentation
- Manage new hire onboarding and exit processes
- Develop compensation and benefits programs
- Resolve employee relations issues and support disciplinary actions
- Ensure compliance with statutory and legislative HR requirements
- Plan and implement company events
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Expertise in payroll systems and reporting, especially ADP Workforce Now
- Strong knowledge of benefits administration and regulatory filings
- Experience managing 401k plans and 401k annual audits
- Proven success in talent acquisition and workforce planning
Preferred Experience
- FMLA, STD, LTD, and state‑specific leave programs (including NJ Paid FMLA)
- Organizational charting and cross‑functional analysis
- Supporting audits and tax filing compliance
- Managing HRIS and timekeeping systems (e.g., EZ Labor)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
About the Ideal Candidate
You are a strategic HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at building strong employee relationships, and brings deep expertise in payroll, benefits, compliance, and talent management. You balance empathy with business acumen and can confidently support executive‑level decision‑making.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
If you're a motivated HR professional, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Please note this is an in-office-only position.
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