Human Resources Business Partner

Jobtailor; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Farmingdale, NJ, seeks an experienced HR professional to lead compensation and benefits programs, conduct market pricing, and support planning activities. You will analyze data, maintain job descriptions, and guide leadership on total rewards strategies.

The role involves managing benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance with employment laws, while partnering with recruitment and HR operations to drive workforce planning and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 5-8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience in compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting managers and employees.
• Experience with salary benchmarking, compensation analysis, and benefits program administration required.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures, market pricing, and total rewards programs.
• Working knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and reporting tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to develop and maintain competitive compensation programs.
• Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking, and compensation analyses.
• Support annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, bonus programs, and salary adjustments.
• Analyze compensation data and trends and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain job descriptions and support job evaluation and classification processes.
• Manage day-to-day administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries and issue resolution.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, employee communications, and educational sessions.
• Partner with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Provide managers guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Coach leaders on employee engagement, talent management, and leadership development.
• Support investigations and resolution of employee concerns and workplace issues.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and recruitment.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data in ADP Workforce Now.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and participate in audits and compliance reviews.
• Support special projects and HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness

Skills

Compensation Analysis

Salary Benchmarking

Benefits Administration

HRIS Management

Data Analysis

Advanced Excel

Compliance Knowledge

Job Evaluation

Organizational Development

Performance Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Discretion

Coaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Reporting Tools

Job description

• Partner with leadership to develop and maintain competitive compensation programs


• Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking, and compensation analyses


• Support annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, bonus programs, and salary adjustments


• Analyze compensation data and trends and provide recommendations to leadership


• Maintain job descriptions and support job evaluation and classification processes


• Manage day-to-day administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness programs


• Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries and issue resolution


• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, employee communications, and educational sessions


• Partner with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators


• Provide managers guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development


• Coach leaders on employee engagement, talent management, and leadership development


• Support investigations and resolution of employee concerns and workplace issues


• Assist with HR policies, procedures, and best practices


• Collaborate with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and recruitment


• Maintain employee records and HRIS data in ADP Workforce Now


• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports


• Ensure compliance with employment laws and participate in audits and compliance reviews


• Support special projects and HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required


• 5-8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience in compensation and benefits administration


• Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting managers and employees


• Experience with salary benchmarking, compensation analysis, and benefits program administration required


• Strong understanding of compensation structures, market pricing, and total rewards programs


• Working knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements


• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency


• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and reporting tools


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compensation and benefits administration, including market pricing, salary benchmarking, and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in HRIS management, data analysis, and providing strategic guidance to leadership on employee relations and organizational development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compensation Analysis


• Benefits Administration


• ADP Workforce Now


• Market Pricing


• Employee Relations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Analysis


• Salary Benchmarking


• Benefits Program Administration


• HRIS Management


• Data Analysis


• Advanced Excel Proficiency


• Compliance Knowledge


• Job Evaluation


• Organizational Development


• Performance Management

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Organizational Skills


• Discretion


• Coaching Skills

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources


• Total Rewards Programs


• Employment Laws


• Workforce Planning


• Employee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• ADP Workforce Now


• Reporting Tools