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HR Manager

Fire Safety Alarms
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Overview:

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and HR policy development. This role is essential in maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering employee growth and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and knowledgeable about HR best practices, particularly within the service-based industry. This individual will work closely with Upper Management & play a critical role in developing and implementing HR initiatives that align with company goals and support a productive workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

RECRUITMENT

  • Workforce Planning: Assess staffing needs based on company growth and field technician/service demands.
  • Job Posting & Candidate Sourcing: Create job descriptions, post openings on job boards, LinkedIn, and industry networks, and identify potential candidates.
  • Screening & Interviews: Review resumes, conduct phone screenings, schedule and participate in interviews with department heads.
  • Offer Negotiation & Hiring: Extend job offers, negotiate salaries/benefits, and manage the onboarding process.
  • Employer Branding: Represent FSA at career fairs, trade schools, and industry events to attract top talent.

EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING/OFFBOARDING

  • Onboarding Process: Ensure new hires receive welcome materials, complete necessary paperwork, and have a smooth transition into the company.
  • Training Program: Assist in developing best possible training procedure/program for new hires & all employees (continuing education)
  • Documentation: Ensure all employee documents are organized & filed in our HRIS
  • Offboarding: Collect feedback and ensure company property is returned upon termination or resignation.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Conflict Resolution: Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure a positive workplace culture.
  • Performance evaluation: Assist in developing best performance evaluation process.
  • Employee Recognition & Rewards: Assist in developing Employee Rewards program
  • Event Planning: Organize team-building activities, holiday events & employee appreciation initiatives
  • Disciplinary Actions: Manage progressive discipline, issue warnings as needed and ensure proper documentation of any policy violations.

PAYROLL

  • Payroll Processing: Oversee payroll operations
  • Manage employee reimbursements

BENEFITS MANAGEMENT

  • Health Insurance Benefits: Manage employee health plans, explain benefit options, and handle enrollment or changes.
  • Retirement Plans: Coordinate retirement benefits and educate employees on available plans.
  • Time Off & Leave Management: Track vacation days, sick leave, FMLA requests, and other employee absences.
  • Employee Asset Management: Track all company owned, employee assigned assets

COMPLIANCE

  • Labor Law Compliance: Ensure adherence to state and federal labor laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
  • Employee Handbook & Policy Management: Maintain and update the employee handbook with company policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a service-based company, or in the field service industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and labor regulations, particularly in NJ & NY.
  • Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters confidentially.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in HR software, payroll systems (PAYLOCITY), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement HR solutions that align with business goals.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating with leadership and employees at all levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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