Human Resources Manager

Berkeley College•Woodland Park, NJ

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Berkeley College is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee routine Human Resources department functions, with a strong focus on benefits, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, VAWA, and other applicable labor regulations. The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and is based in Woodland Park, New Jersey, with an onsite schedule of four days and remote work one day per week. Travel across New York and New Jersey locations may be required as needed. The Human Resources Manager supports the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefits, including health, welfare, wellness, retirement, incentives, and other offerings. The position works with brokers and insurance carrier representatives, participates in benefit renewals, manages the wellness program and premium differential, reviews monthly group insurance premium calculations, maintains statistical data, and conducts benefit surveys to assess competitiveness and potential offerings. The role also coordinates leave-of-absence compliance, administers workers’ compensation matters, serves as the organization’s ADA coordinator, evaluates and recommends improvements to policies and procedures, assists with budget preparation, conducts exit interviews, and ensures required government reporting is completed accurately and on time. The manager maintains current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and carries out other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five to seven years of experience in benefits or related Human Resources work.
Experience working with HRIS systems.
Working knowledge of benefits, policies, and procedures.
Presentation experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with employee relations issues and resolve employment conflicts as needed.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Forms.
Ability to travel across New York and New Jersey locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

UKG Pro experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefits, including health, welfare, wellness, retirement, incentives, and other benefits.
Communicate and work with brokers and insurance carrier representatives.
Participate in all benefit renewals.
Manage the wellness program and premium differential.
Verify monthly premium statement calculations for group insurance policies and maintain statistical data.
Conduct benefit surveys and analyze information to assess competitiveness and possible future offerings.
Work with College staff to ensure compliant handling of leave-of-absence requests.
Administer workers’ compensation issues.
Handle ADA matters and serve as the organization’s ADA coordinator.
Evaluate current policies and procedures and recommend compliance updates and procedural improvements.
Assist in preparing the budget.
Conduct exit interviews.
Ensure compliance with and timely completion of mandatory government reporting.
Maintain current knowledge of ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, VAWA, and other applicable labor regulations, and fulfill related compliance and reporting requirements.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.
Address employee relations issues and help resolve employment conflicts as needed.