Human Resources Leader
Mohr Talent
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Job summary
MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for its Kearny, NJ operation. This full-time, direct-hire role requires hands-on HR leadership across multiple facilities and close collaboration with managers and employees.
The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, well-versed in New Jersey employment laws, and capable of supporting employee relations, payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- At least 2 years of HR leadership or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey employment and labor laws.
- Experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, compliance, and workforce support.
- Hands-on experience utilizing an HRIS system.
- Experience supporting HR operations across multiple facilities or locations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees across multiple facilities.
- Provide hands-on guidance regarding employee relations, performance management, coaching, corrective action, workplace policies, and employment practices.
- Partner with operational leaders to understand workforce needs and align HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with federal, New Jersey state, and local employment and labor laws.
- Support and conduct employee investigations, address workplace concerns, mediate conflicts, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
- Implement and administer HR policies, procedures, and best practices across locations.
- Manage onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, workers' compensation, benefits, payroll processes, and employee documentation.
- Conduct I-9 audits and ensure proper completion and compliance.
Skills
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Job description
Location: Kearny, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Workplace: 100% Onsite
Salary: $110,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Industry: Food & Beverage / Manufacturing
We are partnering with an established and growing food and beverage organization to hire an experienced Human Resources Manager for its Kearny, New Jersey operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and working directly with employees and operational leadership. The HR Manager will serve as a key HR partner across multiple facilities, providing hands‑on support in employee relations, employment law compliance, performance management, training, HRIS administration, recruiting, benefits, payroll support, and workforce development.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of New Jersey employment and labor laws, is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has experience supporting employees in a food & beverage, manufacturing, production, distribution, or similarly fast‑paced environment.
While this position currently has no direct reports, the organization anticipates continued growth and the potential to build an HR team underneath this position in the future. For that reason, leadership ability and the desire to develop into a larger people‑management role are highly valued.
As the HR Manager, you will act as a primary HR resource for assigned facilities and work closely with managers and employees to ensure HR programs support both the workforce and the organization's operational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees across multiple facilities.
Provide hands‑on guidance regarding employee relations, performance management, coaching, corrective action, workplace policies, and employment practices.
Partner closely with operational leaders to understand workforce needs and align HR initiatives with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with federal, New Jersey state, and local employment and labor laws.
Support and conduct employee investigations, address workplace concerns, mediate conflicts, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
Implement and consistently administer HR policies, procedures, and best practices across assigned locations.
Manage and support onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, workers' compensation, benefits, payroll processes, and employee documentation.
Conduct I-9 audits and ensure proper completion, documentation, and compliance with federal I-9 requirements.
Facilitate new‑hire orientations and coordinate technical and nontechnical training for employees, supervisors, and managers.
Partner with recruiting resources and hiring managers to identify, select, and successfully onboard talent.
Utilize HRIS systems to maintain employee information, support HR processes, and improve reporting and efficiency.
Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends and provide meaningful, data‑driven recommendations to leadership.
Support employee engagement, retention, training, and organizational development initiatives.
Promote a professional, respectful, inclusive, and employee‑focused workplace culture.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriately manage sensitive employee and company information.
Support additional HR initiatives and projects as business needs evolve.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, hands‑on HR professional who is comfortable balancing strategic partnership with the day‑to‑day realities of supporting a busy workforce.
Required qualifications:
7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
At least 2 years of HR leadership or management experience.
Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with New Jersey employment and labor laws.
Demonstrated experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, compliance, and workforce support.
Hands‑on experience utilizing an HRIS system.
Experience supporting HR operations across multiple facilities or locations.
Strong communication, coaching, conflict‑resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
Comfortable working 100% onsite in Kearny, NJ.
Industry experience:
Food & beverage, food manufacturing, or food production experience is strongly preferred.
Candidates from other manufacturing or production environments will also be considered.
This position is primarily based onsite in Kearny, NJ, with limited travel to support additional operations.
Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Flexibility outside normal business hours or occasional weekends as business needs require
Travel to Somerset, NJ approximately 1–2 times per month
Potential travel to Toronto approximately 2–4 times per year, as needed
The organization also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
401(k) with company matching
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
This role offers the opportunity to become a highly visible HR partner within an established organization while having significant influence over the employee experience and day‑to‑day HR operations.
For an HR professional who enjoys employee relations, manufacturing environments, partnering directly with operational leadership, and building strong workplace cultures, this position provides both immediate responsibility and longer‑term growth potential.
As the organization continues to evolve, the HR Manager will also have the opportunity to demonstrate the leadership capabilities needed to help build and develop a larger HR function in the future.
#LI-KR1Location: Kearny, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Workplace: 100% Onsite
Salary: $110,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Industry: Food & Beverage / Manufacturing
We are partnering with an established and growing food and beverage organization to hire an experienced Human Resources Manager for its Kearny, New Jersey operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a well‑rounded HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and working directly with employees and operational leadership. The HR Manager will serve as a key HR partner across multiple facilities, providing hands‑on support in employee relations, employment law compliance, performance management, training, HRIS administration, recruiting, benefits, payroll support, and workforce development.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of New Jersey employment and labor laws, is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has experience supporting employees in a food & beverage, manufacturing, production, distribution, or similarly fast‑paced environment.
While this position currently has no direct reports, the organization anticipates continued growth and the potential to build an HR team underneath this position in the future. For that reason, leadership ability and the desire to develop into a larger people‑management role are highly valued.
As the HR Manager, you will act as a primary HR resource for assigned facilities and work closely with managers and employees to ensure HR programs support both the workforce and the organization's operational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees across multiple facilities.
Provide hands‑on guidance regarding employee relations, performance management, coaching, corrective action, workplace policies, and employment practices.
Partner closely with operational leaders to understand workforce needs and align HR initiatives with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with federal, New Jersey state, and local employment and labor laws.
Support and conduct employee investigations, address workplace concerns, mediate conflicts, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
Implement and consistently administer HR policies, procedures, and best practices across assigned locations.
Manage and support onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, workers' compensation, benefits, payroll processes, and employee documentation.
Conduct I-9 audits and ensure proper completion, documentation, and compliance with federal I-9 requirements.
Facilitate new‑hire orientations and coordinate technical and nontechnical training for employees, supervisors, and managers.
Partner with recruiting resources and hiring managers to identify, select, and successfully onboard talent.
Utilize HRIS systems to maintain employee information, support HR processes, and improve reporting and efficiency.
Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends and provide meaningful, data‑driven recommendations to leadership.
Support employee engagement, retention, training, and organizational development initiatives.
Promote a professional, respectful, inclusive, and employee‑focused workplace culture.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriately manage sensitive employee and company information.
Support additional HR initiatives and projects as business needs evolve.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, hands‑on HR professional who is comfortable balancing strategic partnership with the day‑to‑day realities of supporting a busy workforce.
Required qualifications:
7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
At least 2 years of HR leadership or management experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with New Jersey employment and labor laws.
Demonstrated experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, compliance, and workforce support.
Hands‑on experience utilizing an HRIS system.
Experience supporting HR operations across multiple facilities or locations.
Strong communication, coaching, conflict‑resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
Comfortable working 100% onsite in Kearny, NJ.
Industry experience:
Food & beverage, food manufacturing, or food production experience is strongly preferred.
Candidates from other manufacturing or production environments will also be considered.
This position is primarily based onsite in Kearny, NJ, with limited travel to support additional operations.
Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Flexibility outside normal business hours or occasional weekends as business needs require
Travel to Somerset, NJ approximately 1–2 times per month
Potential travel to Toronto approximately 2–4 times per year, as needed
Salary: $110,000
The organization also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
401(k) with company matching
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
This role offers the opportunity to become a highly visible HR partner within an established organization while having significant influence over the employee experience and day‑to‑day HR operations.
For an HR professional who enjoys employee relations, manufacturing environments, partnering directly with operational leadership, and building strong workplace cultures, this position provides both immediate responsibility and longer‑term growth potential.
As the organization continues to evolve, the HR Manager will also have the opportunity to demonstrate the leadership capabilities needed to help build and develop a larger HR function in the future.
#LI-KR1MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@themohrgrp.com
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Published: 9/14/2026
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Kearny, New Jersey
Category: Human Resources
At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority‑owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth‑driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.
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