Chief Human Resources Officer

The Arc Mercer; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 401k plans

Medical and Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Arc Mercer in New Jersey is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to lead all HR policies, programs, and people strategies. You will partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership to shape workforce planning, compensation, DEI initiatives, and organizational design.

The CHRO will drive talent management, compliance, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring high engagement and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Expert knowledge of HR disciplines including recruitment, talent management, employee relations, compensation, legal compliance, training, and leadership development.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; analytical skills to interpret HR data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that supports long-term organizational objectives.
• Lead initiatives that enhance culture, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.
• Provide executive oversight of a multifaceted workforce including full-time, part-time, and volunteer personnel.
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and fiscally responsible.
• Direct the evaluation and administration of all employee benefit offerings.
• Lead recruitment, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen retention, internal mobility, and workforce capability.
• Promote a professional, high-engagement work environment through proactive employee relations, communication frameworks, and recognition programs.
• Ensure adherence to all employment regulations. Develop and maintain policies that uphold standards, ethics, and integrity.
• Provide strategic oversight of HR operations including employee relations, learning and development, compensation analysis, HRIS, benefits management, and culture initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Workforce Planning

Compensation & Benefits

DEI Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Executive Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: EWING, NJ 08638

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Human Resources

Chief Human Resources Officer

Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000 annually

Status: Full-Time

Category: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Mercer County, NJ

Who We Are

The Arc Mercer has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for over 70 years. We are recognized for operational excellence, strong leadership, and industry-leading low staff turnover. Our organization is committed to innovation, accountability, and building systems that ensure consistent, high-quality services across all programs.

What We Offer

• Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off: Personal, Vacation & Sick

Who We Need

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is responsible for proactively leading all aspects of human resources policies, programs, and practices. As a strategic business partner, the CHRO will oversee the employee lifecycle and guides major workforce decisions and planning, work closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and hands‑on HR expert with a strong business and financial acumen along with excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills to influence corporate strategy and operations.

What We Need

• Strategic Human Capital Leadership — Establish and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that supports long‑term organizational objectives. Lead initiatives that enhance culture, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Workforce & DEI Governance — Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization. Provide executive oversight of a multifaceted workforce including full‑time, part‑time, and volunteer personnel.
• Compensation & Benefits Oversight — Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and fiscally responsible. Direct the evaluation and administration of all employee benefit offerings.
• Enterprise Talent Management — Lead recruitment, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management. Partner with senior leaders to strengthen retention, internal mobility, and workforce capability.
• Employee Relations & Organizational Engagement — Promote a professional, high‑engagement work environment through proactive employee relations, communication frameworks, and recognition programs.
• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Stewardship — Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local employment regulations. Develop and maintain policies that uphold organizational standards, ethical conduct, and operational integrity.
• Departmental Executive Leadership — Provide strategic oversight of HR operations including employee relations, learning and development, compensation analysis, HRIS administration, benefits management, and culture initiatives.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Expert knowledge of HR disciplines including recruitment, talent management, employee relations, compensation, legal compliance, training, and leadership development, etc.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Analytical skills to interpret HR data and metrics

Join Us

If you're passionate about helping others thrive in the workplace and the community, we invite you to bring your talents to our team. Together, we'll create meaningful opportunities and make a lasting impact. Join us at The Arc Mercer where every day is an opportunity to change lives.

Have Questions? Email us at [e-mail] or call 609-477-9806 for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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