About the Role

Human Resources Manager – New Jersey

We are hiring a Human Resources Manager to lead and support organization-wide people operations for a New Jersey-based office. This role oversees the full employee lifecycle and serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership onworkforce planning, compliance, employee relations, and HR program management.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to senior HR leadership, this position is responsible for:

• Directing all human resources activities across the organization, including ongoing review and enhancement of policies, practices, and internal processes.
• Leading talent acquisition, onboarding, professional development, and retention efforts in alignment with employment laws and industry best practices.
• Evaluating staffing requirements, monitoring workforce metrics, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels; providing oversight and guidance to non-exempt administrative and clerical staff.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including issue resolution, investigations, and performance management guidance.
• Managing compliance related to leaves of absence and accommodations, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely handling.
• Partnering with payroll and benefits teams to support the administration of health, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Ensuring job descriptions and role specifications are current, accurate, and reviewed on a consistent basis.
• Keeping senior leadership informed of HR trends, concerns, and initiatives; supporting reporting, analytics, and special projects as requested.
• Assisting with onboarding and integration of new employees to promote engagement and long-term success.
• Taking on additional responsibilities or projects as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a legal or professional services setting.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive issues, assess risk, and implement effective, compliant solutions.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Solid understanding of HR practices within professional services environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and detail-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business technology platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with an anticipated salary range of $125,000-$140,000.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $125,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Details

• Location: New Jersey, United States
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