HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager / Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Somerset County, NJ

Type of Employment: Temporary to Permanent

In Office/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite

Salary: $52/hr - $60/hr annually, based on experience

Job Summary:

A respected senior living and long-term care organization is seeking an experienced HR Manager/HR Business Partner for a temp-to-permanent opportunity. This role will support multiple care communities and partner closely with leadership to drive key HR initiatives during a period of organizational change.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience within long-term care, senior services, healthcare, or a related environment and be comfortable serving as a trusted advisor to managers and employees. This position will play an important role in workforce planning, change management initiatives, employee support, leave administration, workers' compensation processes, and coaching leaders through complex employee situations.

If you are a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, employee-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers and department leaders to provide HR guidance and support across multiple locations

• Assist with change management initiatives, including workforce transitions and employee placement efforts related to organizational restructuring

• Coach managers through employee performance discussions and difficult workplace conversations

• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with employment regulations

• Support workers' compensation, leave of absence, return-to-work, and accommodation processes

• Participate in benefits administration activities, including annual open enrollment

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure accuracy of employee data, timekeeping, payroll-related information, and HR records

• Draft and update job descriptions and other HR documentation as needed

• Build strong relationships with employees and serve as a visible and approachable HR resource

• Travel between local facilities as required

• Cross-train with the current HR Manager to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• SHRM-CP certification preferred; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain it within six months of hire

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in long-term care, senior living, healthcare, or a related environment

• Experience supporting organizational change, workforce transitions, reductions in force, or similar initiatives

• Working knowledge of leave administration, workers' compensation, and employee relations practices

• Experience interpreting HR policies, procedures, and employment guidelines

• Familiarity with HRIS and workforce management systems; experience with Oracle, SmartLinx, and/or Dayforce is a plus

• Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities

• Willingness to occasionally attend early morning or evening employee meetings and events as business needs require

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 37.5-hour workweek

• Flexibility to work outside standard hours on occasion for employee meetings and organizational events

• Travel between nearby Somerset County locations required (all within a short driving distance)

Pay Details: $52.00 to $60.00 per hour

Search managed by: Nadia Negm

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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