Human Resources Manager
10 days ago
Paterson
Job Title: Human Resources Manager Location: Paterson, New Jersey Position Summary We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead and manage all HR functions across our organization. This individual will play a critical role in shaping company culture, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives that support both our employees and business objectives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, experienced in manufacturing environments, and fluent in Spanish to effectively communicate with a large portion of our workforce. Key Responsibilities • Lead all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance, • Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals, • Oversee and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, • Manage employee relations issues with professionalism and cultural sensitivity, • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures tailored to a manufacturing environment, • Drive employee engagement and retention strategies, • Oversee payroll and benefits administration, • Lead safety and workplace compliance initiatives in collaboration with operations Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, • 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role, • Prior experience in food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment strongly preferred, • Fluent in Spanish (required), • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, • Proven ability to manage complex employee relations issues, • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills What We Offer • Competitive salary, • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k), • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization, • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment, • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.