Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Assistant Director of Human Resources role at Silver Lake Hospital in Newark, NJ oversees payroll, benefits, unemployment claims, employee relations, investigations, compliance, and HR operations, with a salary range of USD 70,000 to 90,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries
• Manage unemployment claims and coordinate responses to state agencies
• Conduct confidential workplace investigations
• Address employee concerns and disputes
• Partner with leadership to promote a positive work environment
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Assist with performance management initiatives
• Maintain HRIS records and personnel files
• Interpret policies, drive compliance initiatives, and generate reporting
• Lead audits and contribute to HR projects supporting operations and strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Five or more years of HR experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
• Experience managing unemployment claims and employee relations matters
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and onboarding employees
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and unemployment regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound judgment and ethical decision-making
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion

Technologies

• HRIS platforms
• Payroll systems
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Supplemental insurance
• Free lifetime long-term disability insurance
• Free parking in a secure garage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive wellness program

About Silver Lake Hospital

• Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care facility focused on healing before discharge
• LTACHs provide specialized care for higher acuity patients not responding to short-term treatment in general hospitals
• The typical LTACH stay averages around 25 days, longer than the 3 to 5 days common in general hospitals

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Human Resources administers payroll and employee benefits, ensures compliance with applicable laws, and serves as the primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries. The role manages unemployment claims, conducts confidential workplace investigations, and handles employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, HRIS, records, policy interpretation, reporting, audits, and other HR initiatives to support hospital goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Five or more years of HR experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
• Experience managing unemployment claims and employee relations matters
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and onboarding employees
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and unemployment regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound judgment and ethical decision-making
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion

Are you ready to join our team?

If you feel you would be a good fit for this position, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. After submission, you will receive an invitation to complete the full application. Thank you.