Human Resources Manager

Family Connections, Inc. • East Orange, NJ

22h • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Oversee the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least 8 years of experience working within HR, and 5 years of supervisory experience leading a team. In addition, a combination of 2 years of experience in employee relations and benefit administration is required.
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems (Datis, PayCom, & JazzHR), and comfortable learning new technology systems as needed
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems, familiar with benefit administration and comfortable implementing leave of absences that align with state and federal guidelines. Employee relations, benefit administration, and Payroll management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at a nonprofit agency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage onboarding and new hire orientation in addition to verifying background checks, I-9 documents, driver licenses, professional licenses, and other employment requirements. and ensures
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Oversee onboarding and new hire orientation in addition to verifying background checks, I-9 documents, driver licenses, professional licenses, and other employment requirements. and ensures
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, including and not limited to maintaining the HRIS system and Online Training system.
• Review and administer agency training as assigned by Director of Human Resources Department
• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), wellness benefits and assists with benefit reporting requirements.
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-service system.
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deductions (Datis, and PayCom).
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
• Review and respond to unemployment claim with appropriate documentation. Review monthly unemployment statements.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.
• Monitors compliance for employee files, mandatory trainings, and verifies educational degrees, certification and professional licenses.
• Ensure distribution of required employment regulatory notices other important staff communication.
• Maintain biweekly employee reports, new hire/absentee reports and ensure paid time off calculations are accurate. Maintain and update company organizational charts, phone directory and other requested reports as needed.
• Supports all audits coordinating with Finance and Programs with direction from Director of Human Resources
• Supervise the recruitment process including position postings, selection, prescreening interviews and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental Directors/Manager or Coordinators to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assist with other Human Resources department duties as assigned by the HR Director.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits.
• You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays.
• Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

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