Senior HR Leader: Employee Relations & Training

Felician University; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403B retirement plan

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Job summary

Felician University is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist to lead daily HR operations on campus in Lodi, NJ. The role focuses on advising administration, managing employee relations, policy development, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the full employee lifecycle.

The position reports to the Director of Human Resources and offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment aligned with

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ progressively responsible experience in Human Resources management.
• 3+ years’ demonstrated experience in employee relations management.
• Proven knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources information systems, ADP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional development programs.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Superior interpersonal, counseling and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of investigative methods and analysis techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
• Ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Office of Human Resources.
• Advise administration on workforce strategy, employment policy development, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate onboarding to retirement processes and support employee development and relations initiatives.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Employment law

HRIS and ADP

Professional development

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/BA in human resources, business, public administration or related field

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Felician University is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist to lead daily HR operations on campus in Lodi, NJ. The role focuses on advising administration, managing employee relations, policy development, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the full employee lifecycle.

The position reports to the Director of Human Resources and offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment aligned with