Human Resources Manager

Crane's Mill, a 5-star continuing care retirement community in West Caldwell, NJ, invites you to join as a full-time Human Resources Manager. This onsite role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package. The position leads HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations, within a supportive culture that values integrity and service.

Benefits

• Flexible pay option allowing access to earned wages anytime
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Critical Care & Accident Coverage
• NJM Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft Protection
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with an 8% company paid match
• Sick Pay (after 4 months of employment)
• Paid Time Off (after completion of introductory period)
• Holiday Pay
• And many additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission and values of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey to serve those in need
• Recruit, screen, and interview applicants for open positions
• Conduct pre-employment reference checks
• Perform criminal background investigations
• Verify professional licensure as required
• Coordinate pre-employment drug testing
• Prepare job requisitions and process posting requests
• Facilitate and coordinate orientation and onboarding paperwork for new hires
• Communicate with department heads on new hire status
• Manage workers' compensation processes
• Collaborate with the CAO HR department on leave of absence administration
• Process new hire and personnel actions for payroll data changes
• Process promotions and termination paperwork
• Handle organizational changes and related processes
• Prepare and maintain internal and external reports for government agencies and professional associations
• Coordinate final payroll payments and exit questionnaires with departing employees
• Assist in benefits open enrollment, performance management, and compensation planning
• Oversee onboarding and orientation in partnership with management per regulatory requirements
• Respond to routine HR questions about benefits, payroll, vacation, and leave of absence
• Stay current on new regulations, policies, and procedures
• Attend and participate in HR and leadership training as required
• Oversee the Employee Recognition committee and ensure timely communication of events and programs
• Foster positive employee relations, maintain confidentiality, and interact with staff with fairness and credibility
• Ensure consistent application of agency policies and compliance with applicable laws
• Advise department heads on employee relations issues
• Complete annual compliance and HIPAA training and uphold the Code of Ethics and Business Integrity
• Adhere to the Compliance Program and report concerns in a timely manner
• Follow all local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the role
• Uphold HIPAA privacy and security requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Proficiency with Excel
• Proficiency with Outlook
• Proficiency with PowerPoint
• Experience with HRIS and ATS systems