Human Resources Manager (3084)

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWARK • Newark, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the CHRO, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for stabilizing, managing, and optimizing all human resources functions to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and workforce effectiveness. This role plans, supervises, coordinates, and directs a full range of HR operations including, but not limited to: recruitment and onboarding; employee and labor relations; payroll and HRIS oversight; benefits and leave administration; performance management; compliance; and workforce reporting. All activities support the Human Resources Department’s mission to provide responsive, accurate, and consistent HR services that enable the Newark Housing Authority to meet its operational goals and deliver high-quality service to constituents. This role reflects an operational HR leadership model focused on execution, accountability, and service delivery. The Manager also performs other related duties as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of 8 years of human resource management experience required.
• 4 -6 years’ experience managing unions, CBA’s, arbitrations, and grievances.
• SHRM-CP or PHR and must get a SHRM-SCP or SPHR within 18 months
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws affecting public employees.
• Thorough knowledge of Authority operating policies and procedures, pertinent HUD regulations, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public housing Authority Human Resources matters.
• Requires advance skills and knowledge of Human Resources systems and approaches which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes Authority-wide.
• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in the following areas:
• Key policies, procedures, functions, and staff in the HR Department
• Labor and employment practices, and refining and administering labor contracts
• Wide range of position classification concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to establish and manage organizational structures that are efficient and cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development
• Recruitment and placement concepts, practices, regulations, precedents, and procedures
• Providing internal/external placement services to recruit for highly specialized and hard-to-fill positions
• Applying a wide range of local and federal laws affecting health, life, and dental insurance programs
• Applying a wide range of records management laws, regulations, processes, and procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical journals, or governmental regulations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to present information in a clear, organized, and convincing manner.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
• Will need to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned position.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to HR staff and ensures timely and accurate execution of all HR functions.
• Establishes and monitors workflows, and escalation protocols across HR operations.
• Oversees payroll processing and HRIS systems to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and timely issue resolution.
• Oversees benefits administration, leave management (FMLA, ADA), and compliance with all related regulations.
• Provides guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Supports and coaches managers on performance management, employee relations, and workforce decisions.
• Manages unions, CBA’s, arbitrations, and grievances.
• Oversees recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Standardizes HR processes and implements systems to improve efficiency, tracking, and accountability.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains accurate and organized HR records and documentation systems.
• Partners with leadership and external advisors, as needed, to mitigate organizational risk.
• Monitors workforce effectiveness, staffing needs, and operational gaps and make recommendations for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level