Senior Human Resources Manager

Senior Human Resources Manager Job Overview

• Contract:
  
  5 month contract with possible extension.
• Pay Rate: $50 – $55 per hour on W2.
• Location:
  
  Onsite at the Linden, NJ facility.
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment Type:
  
  Contract.

• Strategic HR Leadership
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with production and workforce needs.
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and workforce planning.
  • Lead culture-building initiatives that support a high-performance environment.
• Agency & Workforce Management
  • Oversee relationships with third-party staffing agencies to ensure timely and quality labor support.
  • Ensure alignment between agency labor practices and company standards.
  • Monitor agency performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Align contingent labor strategies with production forecasts and seasonal demands.
• HR Program Execution
  • Recruitment and onboarding.
  • Training and career development.
  • Employee relations.
  • Compensation and benefits training.
  • Support line managers in applying HR programs to departmental operations.
• Policy & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., EEO, FMLA, FLSA).
  • Respond to employee and candidate inquiries regarding HR policies and offerings.
  • Lead investigations and risk mitigation efforts.
• HR Operations & Service Delivery
  • Oversee and optimize the delivery of core HR services and administrative processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable and compliant HR procedures.
  • Ensure consistent and efficient execution of HR transactions and workflows.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate employee data and uphold service level standards.
  • Drive operational excellence through metrics, process audits, and system-supported solutions.
• Culture & Engagement
  • Champion employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for the employee population.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, maintenance, FSQA, and EHS teams.

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in the food manufacturing space.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

Apply now via direct message or contact Russell Tobin for more information.