Human Resources Manager (2027 Hire)

Control Associates•Allendale, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Control Associates is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their Allendale, NJ office. This role will work closely with the Director of Human Resources to support over 200 employees. The HR Manager will be the primary HR contact for employees, handling benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and talent acquisition support. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an individual with comprehensive HR knowledge who is ready to contribute immediately. The ideal candidate will have a service mindset and take pride in attention to detail.

Requirements

5-7 years of progressive HR Generalist experience with the ability to work independently in ambiguous or sensitive situations
Demonstrated experience in benefits administration including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD, and Section 125 benefits
Solid knowledge of federal and state labor laws
Experience conducting employee investigations and counseling managers on performance issues
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience with self-funded medical plans is a strong plus
Multi-state experience is a plus
SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus
Proficiency with UKG Ready or UKG Pro is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus given our Puerto Rico operations
A service mindset - you genuinely enjoy being a resource for people and take pride in being responsive and helpful

Responsibilities

Manage the full employee lifecycle - onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding
Serve as the primary HR contact for employees at our Allendale and Bloomingdale, NJ locations (occasional travel between sites required)
Lead benefits administration including our self-funded medical plan, open enrollment, and new hire benefits orientation
Handle employee relations matters including investigations and disciplinary situations with sound, independent judgment
Manage leave of absence administration (FMLA, STD, LTD) and workers' compensation claims
Own the I-9 compliance process including periodic audits
Support talent acquisition through background checks, drug screenings, and pre-adverse action processes
Manage drug and alcohol compliance programs including DISA and internal quarterly random programs
Oversee our employee recognition program and contribute to company events and culture initiatives
Partner with Payroll on the Fixed and Variable Vehicle (MOTUS) program and expense policy compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all locations