HR Manager (Recruiting, Learning & Development, Culture & Social Compliance, HR Analytics)
2 days ago
Paterson
Job DescriptionTitle: HR Manager (Recruiting, Learning & Development, Culture & Social Compliance, HR Analytics) Reports to: Director of HR & GA Department: Human Resources Responsibility Summary: The HR Manager will lead people-focused HR functions including Recruiting, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Culture & Engagement, Social Audit readiness, and HR Analytics. This role is responsible for driving efficient, compliant, and audit-ready HR operations while actively leading employee-facing programs, campaigns, and training initiatives. The HR Manager reports directly to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with Payroll and HR Operations team members. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong interpersonal skills, visibility across the organization, and the ability to execute practical HR programs aligned with HR KPIs. Responsibilities: • Recruiting (Low-volume, High-impact), • Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical roles., • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines., • Ensure compliant, consistent, and well-documented hiring processes., • Maintain accurate recruiting records for audit and reporting purposes., • Improve recruiting efficiency, templates, and candidate experience., • Learning & Development (L&D), • Design and lead internal learning programs, including:, • AI Representative Program (4–6 weeks online learning + application project)., • Required trainings (Safety, Quality, Compliance, Digital Literacy)., • Actively promote participation and engagement in training initiatives., • Track training attendance, completion, and documentation., • Ensure training records meet internal and external audit expectations., • Organizational Culture & Engagement, • Lead employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns., • Plan and execute company events, recognition programs, and culture activities., • Strengthen internal communication and collaboration across departments., • Serve as a visible, approachable HR presence within the organization., • Social Audit Readiness & Compliance (Critical Responsibility), • Ensure HR operations are audit-ready at all times., • Support and coordinate social audits (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits)., • Prepare and maintain HR-related audit documentation:, • Employee records, training logs, working hours, policies., • Partner with the HR Director on audit responses and corrective action plans (CAPA)., • Drive sustainable corrective actions and ongoing compliance., • HR Process Collaboration & KPI Contribution, • Work closely with the HR Director on HR efficiency and improvement initiatives., • Collaborate with Payroll and HR Operations team members., • Review and approve payroll as the first-level approver (Manager), prior to final approval by the Director., • Identify opportunities to simplify HR workflows while maintaining compliance., • Support HR digital utilization using ADP, SharePoint, and Groupware., • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field., • 6+ years of progressive HR experience., • Hands-on experience in Recruiting, L&D, Culture, or Employee Engagement., • Experience supporting social audits or labor/compliance reviews (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits)., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to lead campaigns, training programs, and cross-functional initiatives., • Execution-focused, detail-oriented mindset., • HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist experience., • Manufacturing, cosmetics, or quality-driven industry experience., • Familiarity with HR systems such as ADP or similar HRIS., • Experience managing audit documentation and corrective action plans., • HR & People Management., • HR Certificates (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR (HRCI))., • CIPD Level 5 or above., • Social Compliance & Audit., • SMETA / Sedex Auditor Training or equivalent experience., • SA8000 Internal Auditor., • APSCA-related training or social compliance audit exposure., • ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor., • Learning & Development / Digital HR., • ATD (APTD or CPLP)., • Learning & Development or Instructional Design Certificate., • ADP Workforce Now Certification or equivalent HRIS certification., • Strong communication and influence., • High visibility and approachability., • Campaign and program execution capability., • Ownership and accountability., • Process-oriented and compliance-aware mindset., • Successful execution of recruiting for key roles., • High participation and completion rates in training programs., • Positive employee engagement and communication feedback., • Successful social audit outcomes with minimal or no HR-related findings., • Effective collaboration with HR Ops and Payroll teams., • Provides people-focused leadership within HR., • Ensures audit-ready HR operations and compliance., • Strengthens organizational culture and employee engagement., • Supports efficient, KPI-aligned HR execution., • Pay Range: $75,000 to $110,000 per year, • Benefits:, • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, • Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance, • PTO, • Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events, • Company Paid Holidays, • 401(k) employer match, • Year-End Gift Powered by JazzHR 7piB5esvYa