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Job Description Company Overview: NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain management services, and a family-owned and operated company that has been providing smart logistics solutions for the world's leading retailers and manufacturers for 70+ years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry. Job Overview: The HR Director will focus on Payroll, UKG and WFM while overseeing payroll strategy, system optimization, and compliance across NRS with a primary focus on the UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) platform. This role will serve as a key leader in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and the integration of HRIS functionality to support business growth and operational efficiency. This role will also focus on Workforce Management, ensuring optimal staffing strategies, resource allocation, and operational efficiency to support organizational goals. As a critical member of the HR leadership team, the Director will collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Finance, Operations, and IT, while ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards across multi-state operations. Duties and responsibilities: • Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations for multi-state, hourly, salaried & driver employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing., • Serve as the UKG system owner for HR and Payroll modules, including configuration, upgrades, workflow optimization, and integration with third-party systems., • Oversee Workforce Management processes, including accurate forecasting, efficient scheduling, and real-time monitoring to optimize staffing and service levels., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (e.g., FLSA, IRS, DOL) and partner with Legal/Finance as needed for audits or legal updates., • Collaborate with Accounting and Operations to reconcile payroll, benefits, garnishments, and deductions with precision., • Develop, document, and enforce payroll and HRIS policies and procedures to support internal controls and reduce risk., • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on payroll operations, tax implications, reporting requirements, and UKG capabilities., • Train, supervise, and support Payroll/HRIS team members to ensure high performance and professional development., • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for payroll and HRIS processes, leveraging automation and data analytics., • Manage payroll-related reporting, metrics, and dashboards for leadership, including labor cost trends, headcount, and audit requests., • Support system migrations, and special projects that involve compensation, labor integration, and system configuration within UKG., • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required., • 7+ years of progressive HR/payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or director-level role overseeing multi-state payroll operations., • Deep expertise in UKG Pro (UltiPro), including payroll, HR, and reporting modules; implementation or reconfiguration experience strongly preferred., • Strong working knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll tax compliance, ACA, and other regulatory frameworks., • Demonstrated expertise in Workforce Management (WFM)., • Experience in the supply chain, logistics, transportation, or warehousing industry preferred., • Excellent leadership, project management, and team development skills., • Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll interfaces, general ledger mapping, and report building., • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Experience managing vendor relationships (e.g., tax filing services, timekeeping platforms, benefits integrations). NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #NRSIND

Job DescriptionCompany Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Description Your Career The Solutions Consultant Manager is the evolution of the traditional Sales Engineer Manager role, aligning how we lead teams to best serve our customers in understanding their environment, providing solution guidance and ensuring value realization in their investment with Palo Alto Networks. As our Solutions Consultant Manager, you are the technical leader for your District Solutions Consulting team. You will work closely with the District Sales Manager and, along with your team, build relationships with your customers with the goal of helping them detect and prevent advanced cyberattacks and breaches. Our customers need guidance on what applications to deploy from our platform. Your guidance, expertise, and mentorship of your team will keep them ahead of the latest cyberthreats and stay on the leading edge of prevention. As the technical leader for your assigned territory, you will guide and develop your team to define innovative technical solutions that secure customers' key business imperatives and maximize the value of their investment with Palo Alto Networks. You will champion our industry leadership in on-premises, cloud, and security operations services, establishing Palo Alto Networks as the preferred cybersecurity partner for your customers. You will also nurture talent within your team and provide valuable feedback to the product management team on new feature requests and product improvements based on insights gained from your customer interaction. Your team will play a key role in defining technical solutions that secure a customer’s key business imperatives and ensuring value realization of their investment with Palo Alto Networks. Your Impact * Recruit and hire new Solutions Consultants into the territory, hiring the best talent in the industry * Responsible for training, mentoring, and reviewing employees on your team, keeping them engaged and successful in their careers * Support field Solutions Consultant team in complex evaluations, problem-solving and challenging customer environments * Leads and coaches team on successful technical validation efforts based on best practices to ensure technical win in assigned opportunities. * Define, create and monitor individual development plans for your team * Works closely with Professional Services, Customer Success and Specialist teams to ensure overall customer implementation and adoption of solutions. * Provide effective technical leadership in customer interactions to include sharing security trends and standard methodologies employed by other customers to actively be part of the selling process * Drive Palo Alto Networks Platformization efforts within your accounts. * Work closely with the Domain Specialist Manager to ensure optimal use of resources and align the required resources to the projects you are handling * Act as an escalation point to collaborate with pre-sales and post-sales teams for any issues that arise * Build and maintain relationships with key customers to solidify reference accounts and to assist the account teams with defining plans to drive more business * Present to customers as our expert in your area at all levels in the customer hierarchy from technician to CIO * Discuss competitor products in the marketplace and positions ours as the best alternative * Working with Product Management, Technical Marketing, and R&D to build requirements and product features for our large customers and provide feedback from customers * 50-75% travel within the region * Work with your sales counterpart (DSM) to develop a technical strategy that accelerates growth. Identify key verticals, markets, use cases, and solutions to focus on, and devise a comprehensive strategy and engagement model tailored to your region or district. Qualifications Your Experience * Experience as a pre-sales System Engineer Manager * Experience as a Senior System Engineer/Specialist * Industry knowledge of security product market trends and directional awareness of our roadmap and technology development efforts, knowledge of competitor offerings and products * Knowledge of how to deliver comprehensive security solutions to Palo Alto Networks customer base * Experience in selling, designing, implementing or managing one or more of the following solutions: Network Security, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP and/or SOC Transformation Technologies * Partnering with Customer Support functions to ensure successful implementation and adoption of sold solutions * Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills * Quota driven attitude focused on client's best solution by being a trusted advisor * Proficient in English Additional Information The Team Our Solutions Consultant team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security. You are empowered with unmatched systems and tools and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. Our Solutions Consulting community is driven by the mission to be our customers’ cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting their digital way of life. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $224000 - $308000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job DescriptionPosition Overview I am a local State Farm Insurance Agent looking to hire an outgoing and customer-focused individual who enjoys working with the public. Do you aspire to some day run your own business, be an advisor looked to in your community, and lead a team? As part of my successful team, I will assist in developing your business leadership skills, industry and State Farm business acumen, as well as sales and marketing experience. This development and mentoring can lead you in the right direction to better prepare you for a potential career as a State Farm agent. As part of this opportunity, you will learn from an experienced agent, see what it's like to run a business and help grow an agency. Responsibilities • Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services., • Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification., • Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.As an Agent Team Member, you will receive..., • Salary plus commission/bonus, • Health benefits, • 401K, • Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days), • Valuable experience, • Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement in my agency

Job DescriptionDescription: Contract Type: Fixed-term independent consulting engagement (6 months, with possibility for extension) Classification: Non-employee, Independent Contractor or a Consulting Firm (1099 Contract Engagement). The engagement does not constitute employment with the organization. Compensation: $8,000 - $10,000 per month, based on experience, structured as a professional services fee under an independent contractor / consulting agreement (not as salary). The independent contractor or consulting firm will be responsible for their own taxes, insurances and benefits. Organization and Position Summary: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. The Reeve Foundation is the only national organization of its kind with a dual focus: Today’s Care. Tomorrow’s Cure. A pioneer in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) research, the Foundation has funded approximately $145 million in research, underscoring our commitment to bringing meaningful solutions to people with SCI. The Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) – the only federally funded entity dedicated to directly supporting the paralysis community -- provides the most comprehensive knowledge, tools, and personalized services for individuals impacted by paralysis through dedicated Information Specialists, a Quality-of-Life Grants Program, Peer & Family Support Program, Military and Veterans Program, and Public Policy. About the Role: We seek an engagement with an experienced and strategic Interim Senior Operations Advisor to support the National Paralysis Resource Center during a critical period of operational stabilization and organizational change. The Advisor will assess how we collect, integrate, govern, and report data, recommend a platform strategy, and establish an operational foundation that enables future AI-supported workflows. The engagement emphasizes quick wins, durable systems, and clear accountability. This fixed-term independent contractor / consulting engagement will focus on assessing internal operations, aligning systems, and implementing sustainable practices. This contract engagement will be offered to an independent contractor or consulting firm for a period of approximately 6 months with the possibility for extension. This is a senior-level, hands-on role ideal for someone with prior experience as a senior nonprofit operations or technology leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments. In addition to overseeing organizational infrastructure improvements, the Advisor will provide strategic input on current federal grant operations and support the development of future grant proposals. The Advisor will collaborate directly with the Chief Program and Policy Advisor to assess organizational operations and deliver actionable recommendations. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct a rapid yet thorough assessment of technology systems, databases and tools, identify opportunities for integration of systems and oversee implementation., • Identify high-risk vulnerabilities—particularly related to inconsistent processes, undocumented knowledge, and technology fragmentation—and propose and implement mitigation strategies., • Lead the integration or alignment of key databases and technology platforms to improve efficiency and data integrity across the organization., • Partner with program directors and staff to standardize policies, procedures, and workflows, ensuring clarity of roles and accountability across teams., • Oversee internal efforts to document core operational processes and training protocols, leveraging internal staff and existing subject matter experts., • Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Program & Policy Officer, providing guidance on organizational design, change management, and long-term sustainability; Present findings and recommendations to Sr. Leadership., • Support NPRC’s grant-related needs by streamlining operational reporting, improving systems that support compliance, and advising on the infrastructure needed for future grant submissions., • Ensure all process improvements are realistic, sustainable, and appropriate for a mission-driven nonprofit environment., • Outline a practical path to responsibly leverage AI (no AI build required now; establish prerequisites, data quality, permissions, guardrails)., • Communicate milestones, train staff on new standards, and draft policies as necessary. The Foundation will not control the means or methods of work; the contractor will determine how best to achieve agreed-upon deliverables. Requirements: • Senior-level experience in nonprofit operations, preferably as a COO, Executive Director, or senior advisor., • Demonstrated success leading complex organizational assessments and driving systems-level change., • Deep understanding of nonprofit program operations, including quality assurance, training design, database alignment, and cross-functional coordination., • Exceptional strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills., • Comfort with both high-level planning and hands-on implementation., • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a time-limited engagement while building systems for long-term success., • Familiarity with federally funded programs, grant compliance, dashboards, CRMs, and basic analytics strongly preferred., • Familiarity with safe, policy-compliant AI helpers strongly preferred. This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who: • Has led organizations through transformation, growth, or recovery., • Brings both executive presence and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get things done., • Can quickly earn trust and unite diverse teams under a shared structure without sacrificing flexibility or innovation., • Is passionate about building the systems that enable mission-driven impact. Remote, Travel, and Physical Demands • Primarily remote, standard business hours in your time zone; occasional on-site time at Short Hills, NJ, for meetings/trainings., • Travel to select convenings (e.g., Reeve Summits and expos) 1–2 times per year; some overnights., • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs on occasion., • Periodic in-office movement to liaise with staff, access files, and use office equipment. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility: The Foundation is committed to building an inclusive working environment, free of harassment and discrimination that supports individual dignity and respect. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Contractor Disclaimer This opportunity is offered strictly as an independent contractor or consulting engagement. Nothing in this posting or any subsequent agreement should be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture. The selected contractor or firm will not be eligible for Foundation-sponsored benefits and will maintain full responsibility for compliance with all applicable tax, insurance, and business regulations.

Job Description Reporting to the EWR Redevelopment Executive Advisor, this position will support the EWR Redevelopment Unit staff at Newark Liberty International Airport. Responsibilities will include: • Support in the preparation of travel related documents and process procurement card expenses for EWR Redevelopment staff;, • Support the processing of all vendor/contractor payments, prepare purchase requisitions, expense accounts and business trip authorizations in SAP, submit requests for vendor numbers, • Support the processing of timekeeping related functions and serve as back up timekeeper for Supervising Office Assistant, place supply orders from WB Mason and/or stockroom, ordering of business cards, • Assist in the administration of all personnel functions including onboarding, maintain parking log of all spaces that are currently used, and track proxy cards, and other tasks as assigned;, • Support the processing of purchase order numbers and/or change order requests in AVM., • Monitoring the general condition and functionality of the office facilities (Building 352, 351) and equipment. Coordinating with EWR maintenance, contractors, and janitorial services to address deficiencies in a timely manner., • Assist in special projects as assigned by the Sr. Program Director and the EWR Redevelopment staff., • Support in the SIDA badge renewal process particularly assisting with compiling and filing necessary paperwork. Requirements Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: • Applicants must have 3-5 years prior timekeeping experience preferably with PeopleSoft, • Applicants must have a working knowledge of SAP or similar accounting software and 3 years of demonstrated experience, • Applicant must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the position Ideal candidates will present the following profile: • Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize work, prioritize multiple concurrent assignments within strict deadlines, and work under pressure., • Knowledge of governmental organizational structure, policies, and procedures., • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. This is a family-oriented yet professional organization that values long-term relationships. They are seeking a dedicated tax accountant who can effectively manage their time, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.Non-Profit Organization within the social services and healthcare field, making an impact in our communities for over 80 years. \r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a family-oriented yet professional organization that values long-term relationships. They are seeking a dedicated tax accountant who can effectively manage their time, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.