Human Resources Manager

Join The Assurance Group in Wharton, NJ for an onsite Human Resources leadership role within a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary of USD 85,000 to 95,000 per year, plus health insurance and paid time off, all within a collaborative culture that values compliance, development, and strong client-candidate relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Oversee the staffing cycle from talent sourcing and interviewing through onboarding and structured offboarding
• Handle employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflicts, investigations, and resolutions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Process and administer bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff using Paychex
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records, including benefit plan data, personnel transactions, I-9s, and government-reporting statistics
• Administer enrollment in life, medical, dental, and 401(k) benefit programs
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and HR programs
• Keep organized and confidential personnel files
• Coordinate social and ethical audits as required
• Track employee hours, vacation requests, and changes to personal information via Paychex
• Participate in HR meetings, trainings, and seminars to stay compliant and develop professionally
• Manage accident claims, FMLA paperwork, disability paperwork, and related documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Experience in HR management or a similar leadership role
• Background in contract packaging or a manufacturing setting strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up abilities
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws
• Experience using Paychex
• Spanish language ability is a plus

Technologies

• Paychex
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook

About The Assurance Group

For more than 20 years, The Assurance Group has focused on securing top talent for clients. We collaborate with leading companies across industries, guided by a passion for people, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a forward-looking approach. Our long-standing relationships with clients and candidates reflect our commitment to excellence and a high standard of integrity.