Human Resources Manager

Vaco; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC, doing business as Vaco by Highspring, is hiring a Human Resources Manager in Cranford, NJ. The role spans strategy, policy, and people functions, serving as a bridge between executives and staff.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, relations, and policy administration while driving performance and change-management initiatives in a compliant, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the administrative, strategic, and people-related functions of an organization, acting as a bridge between executive leadership and employees.
• Oversees the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, shaping company culture, and aligning workforce strategies with business goals.
• Balancing employee advocacy with company policy compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Deep knowledge of labor laws and regulatory compliance.
• Strong mediation, active listening, and emotional intelligence.
• Act as a neutral liaison to mediate workplace disputes, handle grievances, and conduct internal investigations.
• Address concerns related to harassment, performance issues, and disciplinary procedures.
• Handle and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective, detailed, and objective investigations.
• Engage a diverse workforce throughout the employee life cycle.
• Such as recruitment, oversee payroll, boarding, compliance, relations, corporate policies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through performance management.
• Lead the change management projects, ensure facility compliance with all existing federal, and local government employment laws. OSHA safety admin work
• Work with contracts, memos
• Conduct internal audits of HR Policy and procedure applications.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance for employees and leadership related to benefits, compensation, leave of absences, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary action, recognition, and engagement activities.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the HR department.
• Accept an exciting environment where solving problems, continuous learning, and supporting employee lifecycle and working knowledge of employment law.

Job description

Human Resources Manager

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the administrative, strategic, and people-related functions of an organization, acting as a bridge between executive leadership and employees.
• Oversees the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, shaping company culture, and aligning workforce strategies with business goals.
• Balancing employee advocacy with company policy compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Deep knowledge of labor laws and regulatory compliance.
• Strong mediation, active listening, and emotional intelligence.
• Act as a neutral liaison to mediate workplace disputes, handle grievances, and conduct internal investigations.
• Address concerns related to harassment, performance issues, and disciplinary procedures.
• Handle and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective, detailed, and objective investigations.
• Engage a diverse workforce throughout the employee life cycle.
• Such as recruitment, oversee payroll, boarding, compliance, relations, corporate policies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through performance management.
• Lead the change management projects, ensure facility compliance with all existing federal, and local government employment laws. OSHA safety admin work
• Work with contracts, memos
• Conduct internal audits of HR Policy and procedure applications.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance for employees and leadership related to benefits, compensation, leave of absences, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary action, recognition, and engagement activities.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the HR department.
• Accept an exciting environment where solving problems, continuous learning, and supporting employee lifecycle and working knowledge of employment law.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• - the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• - licensure and certification requirements;
• - office location and other geographic considerations; and
• - other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).