HR Manager (BF)

Newark, NJ (Onsite)

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  Human Resources
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  Onsite
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  Full Time
  

Date Posted:

10/01/2026

Human Resources Manager

Ramsey, NJ (Onsite)

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.

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 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