Temporary Human Resources Manager Mountainside

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Temporary Human Resources Manager to support and lead all aspects of Human Resources across the organization during a temporary assignment.

This role requires a hands‑on, proactive leader who can balance strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day HR operations and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment. You will serve as a key resource for employees across our retail stores, fulfillment center, and headquarters.

• Serve as the primary HR partner to company leadership, supporting organizational planning, talent strategy, and employee engagement during the temporary assignment.
• Support and maintain HR policies, programs, and best practices.
• Maintain and update HR‑related documents, such as the employee handbook and policies.
• Lead the implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company guidelines.
• Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations, including onboarding/offboarding, employee records, benefits administration, leave management, and HR systems (HRIS, payroll).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage and support the annual performance review process.
• Act as the main HR contact for all employees, including retail, the fulfillment center, and headquarters.
• Partner with retail leadership on hiring, training, and retention strategies.
• Manage the full‑cycle recruitment process for both retail and corporate roles, including job postings, screening, and interview coordination.
• Support employee recognition programs, team events, and wellness initiatives.
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships with employees at every level of the organization.
• Prepare HR‑related documents, such as employment contracts, offer letters, and termination letters.
• Complete ad hoc HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Field employee payroll inquiries and questions.
• Serve as the admin for company systems as needed.
• Assist with office management responsibilities as needed.

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally including retail and multi‑site support.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices (PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP a plus).
• Conversational Spanish is a plus.
• Proven ability to independently manage HR functions across an organization.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Rippling, Greenhouse).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Adaptable, self‑motivated, and comfortable stepping into a fast‑moving environment.
• Available to work between 25–40+ hours per week, depending on business needs.
• Ability to commute to Mountainside, NJ, four days per week.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 4 months.

As set forth in Little Words Project’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.