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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

Job DescriptionJob Title: Payroll Applications Manager (senior level)Location: Remote post COVID NJ (Elmwood Park, NJ)Duration: 6+ months, before it potentially becomes Perm based on individual’s performance and business needs DESCRIPTION: Provide ongoing support of Payroll and Time and Attendance system. The position requires working with various stakeholders, including HR, finance, third party vendors and cross-functional internal teams to understand business requirements and translate into technical specification for actionable solutions. Assist in developing enhanced business processes around time tracking and reporting. Provide ongoing business support for payroll and time tracking process and drive ongoing development and enhancements to Company Wide payroll processes.RESPONSIBILITIES: • Act as a technical expert and administrator of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems including maintenance of system users, maintenance of documentation such as job aids, training manuals, configuration and other support-related documents., • Responsible for day-to-day system support, including interfaces to external vendors, developing and overseeing automated and review controls, and driving compliance with new business processes in the field. Work with the HRIS team on data integrations., • Support on-going projects in conjunction with HRIS team such as implementations, upgrades, system testing and business process enhancements. Identify opportunities for improvement in Payroll areas and propose alternative solutions where applicable., • Work with Payroll-HR Compliance and support internal and external audits related to Payroll system, user compliance and data access., • Support Payroll end users and data management with reports and tools as appropriate., • Strong understanding of Payroll-HR processes and data to ensure correct and efficient integration of Payroll-HR systems., • Review software version update release notes and determine impact to current configurations., • Test new configuration changes, • Keep current on Payroll-HR system trends with a working knowledge of Payroll-HR Systems and process best practices., • Create ad-hoc reports and customize out-of-box reports to tailor departmental needs. REQUIREMENTS:, • Bachelor’s degree, • 2+ years of hands-on Payroll-HRIS systems experience related to Payroll, Core HR, Time Management, Employee and Manager Self Service and integrations with other Payroll-HR systems., • Experience working with Workday, ADP, Ceridian or other cloud-based providers and related reporting., • Strong XML skills. SQL experience a plus., • Experience documenting business requirements and processes., • Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to make recommendations and decisions., • Demonstrated ability to problem solve, work independently as well as in a team environment., • Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables with a high degree of accuracy., • Ability to work well with a variety of employee levels and across functions. Ability to work locally and virtually with individuals and teams., • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills., • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment., • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality., • Familiarity with Payroll-HR Compliance topics such as: ERISA, FLSA, Paid Leaves.

Job Description TITLE: Senior Payroll Applications Analyst LOCATION: 185 US-46, Fairfield , NJ 07004 (on-site)SUMMARY:Provide ongoing support of Payroll and Time and Attendance system from an IT and business process perspective. The position requires working with various stakeholders, including HR, finance, third party vendors and cross-functional internal teams to understand business requirements and translate into technical specification for actionable solutions. Assist in the maintenance of time and attendance system and developing enhanced business processes around time tracking and reporting. Provide ongoing business support for payroll and time tracking process and drive ongoing development and enhancements to Company Wide payroll processes RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintenance of Payroll and Time & Attendance module., • Assist in processing weekly and bi-weekly processing of payrolls., • Participate in the configuration and testing of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems for both union and non-union population., • Act as a technical expert and administrator of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems including maintenance of system users, maintenance of documentation such as job aids, training manuals, configuration and other support related documents., • Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes including developing UAT criteria and test cases., • Assist in the development of new business processes and controls around payroll and time tracking post go-live., • Responsible for day-to-day system support, including interfaces to external vendors, developing and overseeing automated and review controls, and driving compliance with new business processes in the field. Work with the HRIS team on data integrations., • Support on-going projects in conjunction with HRIS team such as implementations, upgrades, system testing and business process enhancements. Identify opportunities for improvement in Payroll areas and propose alternative solutions where applicable., • Work with Payroll-HR Compliance and support internal and external audits related to Payroll system, user compliance and data access., • Support Payroll end users and data management with reports and tools as appropriate., • Strong understanding of Payroll-HR processes and data to ensure correct and efficient integration of Payroll-HR systems., • Keep current on Payroll-HR system trends with a working knowledge of Payroll-HR Systems and process best practices. REQUIREMENTS:, • Bachelor’s degree, • 2+ years of hands-on Payroll-HRIS systems experience related to Payroll, Core HR, Time Management, Employee and Manager Self Service and integrations with other Payroll-HR systems., • Experience working with Workday, ADP, Ceridian or other cloud- based providers. Ceridian Experience preferred., • Prior experience implementing new Payroll system., • Experience documenting business requirements and processes., • Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to make recommendations and decisions., • Demonstrated ability to problem solve, work independently as well as in a team environment., • Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables with a high degree of accuracy., • Ability to work well with a variety of employee levels and across functions. Ability to work locally and virtually with individuals and teams., • Strong project management skills and experience in managing multiple projects is required., • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills., • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment., • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality., • Familiarity with Payroll-HR Compliance topics such as: ERISA, FLSA, Paid Leaves.

Job DescriptionTitle: HRIS Analyst (Junior)Duration: Full-TimeLocation: Fairfield, NJ (primarily on-site role as of Labor Day)Salary: $65K - $70KJOB DESCRIPTION:The HR Business Analyst is part of the core Human Resources team at CLIENT X and supports the global, national and regional HR function. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the development, coordination and maintenance of HR tools, systems and initiatives. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills and be able to adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment. Creativity, organization, self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team are critical to this role. Role requires a self-starter who has the ability to work cross-functionally. This position reports to the Sr. Manager HR Analytics, but will have day-to-day reporting to the HRIS function. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Work with HR team in various ongoing projects including Workday HRM product for HR Core, benefits, compensation, onboarding, absence management and time tracking, Performance and Talent, and recruiting., • Act as primary administrator of Workday system, providing Tier 1 support to functional teams for Workday HR applications, • Assist with managing the creation, maintenance and editing of ongoing system roles in Workday, • Act as a technical expert in integration/interface development and maintenance including gathering requirements and architecting solutions, • Consult with business and process owners to understand the business case for development requests, process improvements, new interfaces, and enhancements., • Assist with the controls and documentation in relation to the release, testing and implementation of any new functionality, or changes to current Workday configuration., • Assist with ad hoc reporting, report scheduling and the management of custom report security.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:, • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science or Human Resources, • 2-5 years professional experience. Experience with Workday, Ceridian Dayforce or similar HRIS systems is required, • Able to manage a fast-paced environment; meet strict deadlines & handle multiple ongoing projects concurrently, • Ability to interface professionally with all levels of management, • Must be able to take initiative and work independently, • Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills, • Expert-level Excel skills, • Excellent communication skills, ability to write and speak clearly, able to easily communicate complex ideas, • Strong presentation skills and ability to convey technical information to non-technical users, • Strong critical thinking skills

Job Description Thriving client within the Construction industry seeks an HR Manager with 7+ years of experience supporting both union and nonunion employees. This HR Manager role consist of assisting with performance management, developing, and implementing HR policies and changes, ensuring compliance with labor laws/regulations, and maintaining the internal payroll system and process. The successful candidate will conduct HR trend analysis, create employee retention strategies, assist with workers’ compensation, implement training and development, and provide conflict resolution. Ideally, we would like an HR Manager with well-rounded human resource and excellent written and verbal communication skills. What you get to partake in: · Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates. · Manage the full hiring cycle: job postings, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding. · Partner with department leaders to understand staffing needs and workforce planning. · Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, workplace issues, and conflict resolution. · Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives. · Implement employee engagement programs and career development pathways. · Support compensation planning, benchmarking, and salary reviews. · Oversee HRIS management, attendance systems, and personnel files. · Manage payroll coordination and employee lifecycle administration. · Lead HR projects and process improvement initiatives. · Coach, mentor, and guide HR generalist The ideal HR Manager MUST have a Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. Other requirements for the HR Manager role include and are not limited to: · 7+ years of proven HR experience required · 3+ years of supervisory experience · Construction industry experience highly preferred · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite · Strong organizational and interpersonal skills For more information on this HR Manager role and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 302.985.5183 and reference JO#00800-0013345245.

Job Description Position Summary The HR Specialist provides advanced HR support with a focus on HRIS Tier 2 case resolution, leave of absence administration, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration, and support of HR technology platforms (e.g., HRIS, ATS, LMS). This role ensures data accuracy, system efficiency, and provides support to employees and managers. The HR Specialist also partners on HR initiatives and projects to enhance the delivery of HR Shared Services. Key Responsibilities System Administration & Support * Serve as Tier 2 escalation point for HR system tickets (employee record updates, access issues, data corrections). * Support HRIS Manager with user access, permissions, and training assignments. * Maintain system data integrity through regular audits and monitoring. * Process employee lifecycle transactions (hires, transfers, terminations, promotions). * Support HR reporting needs (headcount, turnover, compliance, dashboards). Process Optimization & Enhancements * Partner with HR stakeholders to evaluate and streamline HR processes within the system. * Assist in system configuration, testing, and implementation of new features, upgrades, or integrations. * Create and update system documentation and job aids. * Analyze ticket trends and propose solutions to reduce repetitive inquiries. Leave Liaison * Support Leave of Absence Process by initiating and when appropriate, managing the process (FMLA, parental, disability, state-mandated, company leaves). * Liaise with third-party leave administrators to ensure seamless employee support. * When needed, communicate eligibility, pay impacts, and return-to-work expectations to employees and managers. * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies. * Escalate complex leave cases to HRBP or Sr. HR Operations Manager as appropriate. Qualifications * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Experience: * 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, including HRIS and leave management. * Experience with systems such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar. * Prior experience in an HR Shared Services or HR Operations environment strongly preferred. * Skills: * Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy. * Proficiency in Excel and HR reporting tools. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to train and support end users. * Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state leave programs. Key Competencies * Customer Service Orientation * Process improvement mindset * Data-driven decision making * Collaboration across HR, IT, and business stakeholders