Human Resources Manager

Clark Davis Associates; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee day-to-day HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting, and employee relations for a small-to-mid-sized organization in New Jersey. This hands-on role requires partnering with management and staff to administer all facets of the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years HR experience, multi-state payroll familiarity, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a small to mid-sized organization.
• Hands-on management of a broad, hands-on HR function.
• Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Experience resolving payroll tax discrepancies with providers or authorities.
• Strong employee relations and employment compliance knowledge.
• Hands-on benefits administration experience.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, performance management, investigations, and separations.
• Experience with a PEO or external HR/payroll provider preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, guiding performance, attendance, workplace concerns, and employee relations matters.
• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, unemployment claims, and separations.
• Oversee HR administration, including personnel records, job descriptions, org charts, policies, documentation, and compliance.
• Manage and review payroll processes, including compensation changes, bonuses, reimbursements, PTO, and corrections.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance at federal, state, and local levels, including filings and year-end reporting.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate programs such as medical, retirement, FSA/HSA/HRA, COBRA, leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Coordinate recruiting, screening, interviews, offers, background checks, onboarding, offboarding, and exits.
• Ensure compliance with wage-and-hour regulations, employee classifications, leave requirements, and notices.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, events, and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate performance management and required employee training.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR and payroll processes.
• Provide HR reporting and guidance to leadership with confidentiality and sound judgment.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Payroll Admin

Benefits Admin

Compliance Knowledge

Recruiting

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to oversee the day-to-day HR function for a small to mid-sized organization. This position will serve as the primary HR resource for employees and management and will be responsible for a broad range of HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting, and employee relations activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on performance, attendance, workplace concerns, and employee relations matters.
• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, unemployment claims, and employee separations.
• Oversee HR administration, including personnel records, job descriptions, organizational charts, policies, employee documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and review payroll processes, including compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, PTO, and payroll corrections.
• Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including filings, payments, reconciliations, registrations, and year-end reporting.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate programs such as medical benefits, retirement plans, FSA/HSA/HRA, COBRA, leave programs, and workers’ compensation.
• Partner with external HR, payroll, benefits, and professional employer organization (PEO) providers to resolve issues and ensure accurate administration.
• Coordinate recruiting, candidate screening, interviews, offers, background checks, onboarding, offboarding, and exit processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations, including wage-and-hour requirements, employee classifications, leave requirements, and required notices.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, company events, and initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate performance management and required employee training.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve HR and payroll processes.
• Provide HR reporting and practical guidance to leadership while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a small or mid-sized organization.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing a broad, hands-on HR function.
• Strong hands-on payroll administration and multi-state payroll tax compliance experience.
• Experience resolving payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and issues with payroll providers or taxing authorities.
• Strong employee relations and employment compliance knowledge.
• Hands-on benefits administration experience.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, performance management, investigations, and employee separations.
• Experience working with a PEO or similar external HR/payroll provider preferred.
• Experience with ICHRA is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of issues from start to finish.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with HR, payroll, and benefits platforms.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a practical, approachable, and highly organized HR professional who is comfortable being hands-on and owning the full employee lifecycle. This person should be able to balance detailed administrative responsibilities with employee relations, compliance, payroll, and strategic support for management.