Senior HR Leader: Multi-Site Operations & Culture

Clark Davis Associates; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates seeks a seasoned HR Manager to lead HR across multiple sites in New Jersey. The role blends strategic partnership with hands-on operations, including recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.

You'll design onboarding, manage HRIS, and support performance management and culture initiatives while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or locations.
• Hands-on experience with employee relations and payroll processing.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting, including postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Design and continually improve onboarding across all locations.
• Work with managers to define role requirements and hiring plans.
• Act as primary resource for employee questions and conflict resolution at every site.
• Drive culture, engagement initiatives and internal communications across locations.
• Administer benefits programs and participate in annual compensation reviews.
• Manage payroll processing in partnership with Finance or payroll provider.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate leadership reports.
• Advise leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and workforce strategy.

Skills

People management

Communication

Leadership

HR policies

Employee relations

Payroll processing

Job description

Clark Davis Associates seeks a seasoned HR Manager to lead HR across multiple sites in New Jersey. The role blends strategic partnership with hands-on operations, including recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.

You'll design onboarding, manage HRIS, and support performance management and culture initiatives while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance across locations.