Human Resources Manager (2027 Hire)

Control Associates, Inc.; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP - employee ownership

Generous paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Control Associates in Allendale, NJ is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Allendale office and work with our Director of Human Resources to support 200+ employees across HR. This hands-on role will be the face of HR, handling benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and talent acquisition support.

You'll manage multi-site HR activities, travel between Allendale and Bloomingdale, and partner with Payroll on policies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years HR Generalist experience
• Experience with benefits administration including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD, and Section 125 benefits; self-funded plans a plus
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws; multi-state experience a plus
• Experience conducting employee investigations and counseling managers on performance issues
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or equivalent
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus
• Proficiency with UKG Ready or UKG Pro preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle - onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding
• Primary HR contact for Allendale and Bloomingdale locations (occasional travel between sites)
• Lead benefits administration including self-funded medical plan, open enrollment, and new hire benefits orientation
• Handle employee relations matters including investigations and disciplinary situations with sound judgment
• Manage leave of absence administration (FMLA, STD, LTD) and workers' compensation claims
• Own the I-9 compliance process including audits
• Support talent acquisition through background checks, drug screenings, and pre-adverse action processes
• Manage drug and alcohol compliance programs including DISA and internal quarterly random programs
• Oversee employee recognition program and contribute to events and culture initiatives
• Partner with Payroll on MOTUS program and expense policy compliance
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across locations

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Benefits administration

Labor law knowledge

Employee investigations

Counseling managers

Bilingual English/Spanish

Service mindset

Independent work in ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

UKG Ready/UKG Pro

Job description

HR Manager | Control Associates | Allendale, NJ - Start date January 2027

Control Associates is growing - and so is our HR team. We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our Allendale, NJ office and work closely with our Director of Human Resources to serve as the go-to resource for our 200+ employees across all things HR. As the Director moves into a more strategic focus, this role is central to keeping our HR function running smoothly and our employees well supported day to day.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who knows HR inside and out and is ready to contribute from day one. You'll be the face of HR for our employees - handling everything from benefits administration and employee relations to compliance and talent acquisition support. If you're the kind of HR professional who genuinely enjoys being a resource for people and takes pride in getting the details right, this role was built for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full employee lifecycle - onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees at our Allendale and Bloomingdale, NJ locations (occasional travel between sites required)
• Lead benefits administration including our self-funded medical plan, open enrollment, and new hire benefits orientation
• Handle employee relations matters including investigations and disciplinary situations with sound, independent judgment
• Manage leave of absence administration (FMLA, STD, LTD) and workers' compensation claims
• Own the I-9 compliance process including periodic audits
• Support talent acquisition through background checks, drug screenings, and pre-adverse action processes
• Manage drug and alcohol compliance programs including DISA and internal quarterly random programs
• Oversee our employee recognition program and contribute to company events and culture initiatives
• Partner with Payroll on the Fixed and Variable Vehicle (MOTUS) program and expense policy compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all locations

What You Bring

• 5-7 years of progressive HR Generalist experience with the ability to work independently in ambiguous or sensitive situations
• Demonstrated experience in benefits administration including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD, and Section 125 benefits; experience with self-funded medical plans is a strong plus
• Solid knowledge of federal and state labor laws; multi-state experience is a plus
• Experience conducting employee investigations and counseling managers on performance issues
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus
• Proficiency with UKG Ready or UKG Pro is preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus given our Puerto Rico operations
• A service mindset - you genuinely enjoy being a resource for people and take pride in being responsive and helpful

What You Can Expect

• A close working relationship with the Director of Human Resources - you'll have a collaborative partner and a resource, while also having the autonomy to own your work
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions matter from day one
• A company that lives its values: Customer Focus, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Passion
• The opportunity to grow with a company that is investing in its people and its HR function
• This is a full-time, on-site position based in Allendale, NJ

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus bonus potential
• Base Salary range for this role is $100K-$135K, with a bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - own a piece of the company
• Generous paid time off
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a 45+ year company

About Control Associates

For over 90 years, Control Associates has been the premier provider of industrial process automation solutions in the New York tri-state area. As an Emerson Automation Solutions partner, we deliver world-class measurement, calibration, and instrumentation services to critical industries including Natural Gas Distribution, Power Generation, Chemical Processing, and Downstream Hydrocarbons. Behind our technical expertise is a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in their work and the relationships they build - with our customers and with each other. We're growing, and we're committed to investing in the people who make that growth possible.

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