Human Resources Director

Confidential; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a strategic HR leader in Lawrence Township, NJ to drive workforce strategy, culture, and operational excellence across programs. The role oversees talent acquisition, development, and employee relations within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

The HR Director/Manager will ensure compliance with employment regulations, lead HRIS and reporting, and partner with leadership to strengthen workforce capability and engagement across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in nonprofit, IDD, or human services preferred.
• Broad expertise across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, compensation, training, and performance management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret HR data and metrics to support decision-making.
• Experience supporting diverse workforces including direct-support professionals, clinical staff, and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead workforce planning, culture development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training programs.
• Support retention, internal mobility, and performance management.
• Foster positive employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and maintain policies.
• Oversee HRIS, personnel files, reporting, and day-to-day HR workflows.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Compensation:

$155,000 - $165,000 annually

Status:

Full-Time

Category:

Exempt

Location:

Lawrence Township, NJ

Mission-Driven Human Services Organization | Lawrence Township, NJ

We are seeking a strategic, people-centered, and hands-on HR leader to serve as our next HR Director (or HR Manager, depending on experience). This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in mission-driven environments, understands the unique dynamics of IDD and community-based services, and is passionate about building strong, supportive, and compliant workforce systems.

As a key member of the organizational leadership team, the HR Director/Manager will strengthen culture, enhance workforce capability, and ensure HR operations run smoothly across all programs and service lines.

• Strategic HR Leadership - Support the development and execution of an HR strategy aligned with organizational goals. Lead initiatives that enhance culture, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Workforce Support - Promote inclusion, and belonging across a multifaceted workforce including full-time, part-time, and direct-support staff. Strengthen communication and engagement across varied teams.
• Compensation & Benefits Administration - Manage competitive and compliant compensation structures. Oversee day-to-day benefits administration and support employees in understanding available offerings.
• Talent Acquisition & Development - Lead recruitment efforts, onboarding, and training programs. Partner with managers to support retention, internal mobility, and performance management.
• Employee Relations & Engagement - Build a positive, professional work environment through proactive employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and recognition programs.
• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Management - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. Maintain policies that uphold ethical conduct, safety, and operational integrity.
• HR Operations Leadership - Oversee HRIS administration, personnel files, reporting, learning and development coordination, and day-to-day HR workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-10+ years of progressive HR Leadership experience (nonprofit, IDD, or human services strongly preferred)
• Broad expertise across HR disciplines: recruitment, employee relations, compliance, compensation, training, and performance management
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to interpret HR data and metrics to support decision-making
• Experience supporting diverse workforces, including direct-support professionals, clinical staff, and program teams