Human Resources Manager

Berkeley College; Woodland Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley College seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee benefits, Leaves, workers' comp, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, VAWA, and related labor regulations. You will review policies, support budget prep, and ensure compliant HR operations.

Based in Woodland Park, NJ, this on-site role offers a mix of on-site with one remote day, opportunities to work across NY/NJ locations, and close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience in benefits or related HR
• Experience with HRIS systems, UKG Pro preferred
• Working knowledge of benefits, policies, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Support in benefits design, development, implementation, administration and communication; coordinate with brokers and carriers.
• Manage Wellness program and premium differential.
• Verify monthly premium statements for group policies and maintain data.
• Conduct benefit surveys to benchmark competitiveness and future offerings.
• Ensure leave of absence compliance and ADA/Workers' Compensation administration.
• Assist in budget preparation and policy/procedure enhancements.
• Conduct exit interviews and ensure timely reporting under ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, VAWA.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS UKG Pro

Compliance & regulations

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

UKG Pro HRIS

Job description

Berkeley College is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for the routine functions of the Human Resources department with a heavy focus on benefits, leave of absences, workers compensation, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, VAWA, and other applicable labor regulations, review and update company policies and practices, and additional responsibilities as assigned.

The Human Resources Manager will:

• Provide support in the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of organizations’ s benefits including health, welfare, wellness, retirement, incentives, and other benefits. Communicate and work with brokers and insurance carrier representatives. Is involved in all benefit renewals.
• Manage Wellness program and premium differential.
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data.
• Engage in benefit surveys to gather and analyze information on benefits for determining competitiveness and possible future offerings.
• Work with College’s staff to ensure compliance in handling requests for leaves of absence.
• Administers Worker’s Compensation issues.
• Work with ADA issues and is the ADA coordinator for the organization.
• Continuously evaluate current policies & procedures, make recommendations for improvement with compliance updates and procedural enhancements.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget.
• Conduct Exit Interviews.
• Ensure compliance and timely mandatory reporting related to government/mandatory reporting. Maintains current knowledge of other related government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, VAWA and other applicable Labor regulations; fulfills compliance and reporting requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Salary Range:

$85,000 to $90,000

Job Location

On-site 4 days/Remote 1 day. Position located in Woodland Park, NJ with ability to travel across NY/NJ locations on an as needed basis.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Job Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years' experience in benefits or related Human Resources
• Experience working with HRIS systems, UKG Pro experience preferred
• Working knowledge of benefits, policies, and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with employee relations issues and resolution of employment conflicts as needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy

Berkeley College is an Equal Opportunity Employerand considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender,age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fosteringtolerance, acceptance, and understanding in our community, by employing individuals whobring unique perspectives to the College.

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