Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist

Felician Partnership; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Tuition remission

Generous time off benefits

Job summary

Felician University seeks an on-campus Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations to lead HR operations and serve as the senior advisor for employee relations and training. The role partners with the Director to align HR practices with the university's mission and budget.

The candidate should have 5+ years of HR management and 3+ years in employee relations, with strong knowledge of employment laws, confidentiality, and HRIS/ADP experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' progressively responsible experience in HR management.
• 3+ years' demonstrable experience in employee relations.
• Proven knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HRIS and ADP experience preferred.
• Experience in developing and delivering professional development programs.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Office of Human Resources.
• Serve as senior advisor for employee relations and training.
• Collaborate on workforce strategy and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Employment law

Policy development

Training programs

Confidentiality

Communication

Analytical skills

Investigation methods

Negotiation skills

Education

BS/BA in HR or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Assistant Director, Human Resources and Employee Relations

Felician University is presently seeking an experienced, highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Human Resources professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist. This position is fully on campus and reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Reporting to the Director Human Resources, the Assistant Director supports and provides oversight of the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources and serves as the university’s senior advisor for employee relations and training. S/he collaborates with the Director and the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits in the management of the full employee life cycle—from onboarding to retirement, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, advising administration on workforce strategy, employment policy development, and aligning human resources practices with institutional mission, goals, and budget.

Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. We offer a choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.

Required Education:

BS/BA in human resources, business, public administration or related field, master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ progressively responsible experience in Human Resources management.
• 3+ years’ demonstrated experience in employee relations management.
• Proven knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources information systems, ADP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional development programs.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Superior interpersonal, counseling and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of investigative methods and analysis techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
• Ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.

Salary Range: $77,000 – 95,000

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

Rutherford Campus
One Felician Way
Rutherford, NJ 07070-1612
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Office of The Registrar