Human Resources Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

WEST BERLIN, NEW JERSEY

Are you ready to step into a HR role with real ownership, genuine support, and a path toward career advancement? 

Our client, a trusted supplier of industrial maintenance services, is seeking a motivated and versatile HR Manager to support our growing workforce and help shape the future of human resources. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Guided by their core values of family, safety, trust, and fairness, the privately held, people-first company supports petroleum, chemical, power, manufacturing, food, healthcare, and warehouse facilities with expert maintenance and repair solutions.  

In an era where many industries face disruption, the hands-on industrial services they provide remain irreplaceable. In short, the company performs the kind of work AI cannot replicate.

COMMITTMENT

Our client believes in supporting their team members not only in their professional roles but also in their lives outside of work. With a family-first culture and a collaborative work environment, they ensure their employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. 

AS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, YOU WILL ENJOY

Competitive Compensation:

• This role offers a starting salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus profit sharing.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical (AETNA), dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a robust 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Flexible Work Environment:

• A hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week, balancing collaboration with focused work-from-home time.

Growth & Leadership Opportunity:

• Join at a pivotal moment. You will serve as the primary HR professional today, with the opportunity to build, refine, and later lead the function as the company expands.

Family-First Culture:

• They understand the importance of family obligations and work together to create an environment where personal commitments can be honored.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As HR Manager, you will lead and deliver HR programs that support the company’s continued growth while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and a valued resource for employees. You will oversee the full spectrum of HR responsibilities including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compliance, HRIS administration, benefits, and organizational development. Working closely with the Directors of Finance, Operations, and Sales, you will help develop practical people strategies that support business objectives while strengthening the company culture and reinforcing the core values of family, safety, trust, and fairness.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with strategic initiatives. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruiting and partner with hiring managers on role requirements
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communication, and the full offer process

Onboarding & Separations

• Conduct onboarding, orientations, HRIS setup, and promote company culture
• Manage all separation activities, including offboarding and exit interviews

Training & Development

• Oversee annual performance reviews and support development planning
• Coordinate training, documentation, and succession planning efforts

HR Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure legal compliance, maintain personnel files, and uphold confidentiality
• Provide first-line employee support and partner with the company’s HR provider

HRIS & Benefits Administration

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and support benefits questions and enrollment
• Recommend and implement HR process improvements

Backup Administrative Support

• Provide infrequent ad hoc support with phones, clerical needs, and customer support. 

WHY THIS ROLE IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

• This is the rare chance to join a thriving company early and make your mark. 
• You will be the builder, not just the maintainer, of the company’s HR function.
• You will have direct access to leadership and influence how the company hires, develops, and supports employees.
• You will grow as the company grows, with potential future opportunities in HR management or leadership.
• You will be part of an essential industry with long-term stability and purpose-driven work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 to 5 years of HR manager experience
• Solid understanding of HR best practices, recruitment, HRIS, and compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
• Utmost professionalism and confidentiality; ability to shift priorities smoothly
• PHR or SHRM-CP a plus