Human Resources Manager (Academics)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) seeks a Human Resources Manager (Academics) to oversee faculty policies, ROCS processing, and promotion actions. The role reports to the Associate Director of Human Resources and supports a large, multi-department academic unit.

The position offers a path to a hybrid work arrangement under RU policies, with a focus on service excellence, confidentiality, and coordination across centralized HR systems and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience plus five years of administrative experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, confidential office.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate, timely management of day-to-day administration of faculty policies and programs.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates procedures relating to faculty matters including appointment, reappointment and promotion; manages ROCS and other faculty actions.
• Initiates inquiries and responses to inquiries and large-scale communications.
• Independently manages these duties under the Associate Director of Human Resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OneSource

HCM

ROCS

SAS systems

Job description

Position Details

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.

Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Human Resources Manager (Academics) for the School of Arts and Sciences. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest unit in Rutgers University, is comprised of numerous academic departments, as well as numerous programs, centers, and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,900 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees.

• Provides accurate, timely, and independent management of day-to-day administration of faculty policies and programs within the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates procedures relating to faculty matters including appointment, reappointment and promotion, manages the Recruitment, Onboarding and Classification System (ROCS) and other faculty related actions.
• Initiates, researches and responds to individual inquiries and large-scale communications.
• Independently, manages the above duties under the broad direction of the Associate Director of Human Resources.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary: 82166.000

Mid Range Salary: 104002.000

Maximum Salary: 125837.000

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Employment Details

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Standard Hours: 37.50

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description: Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, plus five years of administrative experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressured, confidential office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with a diverse set of constituents with tact, discretion and diplomacy and have a strong customer-service oriented background.

Equipment Utilized:

• OneSource, HCM, ROCS, various SAS systems for academic appointment, reappointment and promotion

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Requires travel to all RU-NB campuses.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1889

Posting Open Date: 10/02/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement