Human Resources Manager at Hudson Technologies Inc – Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ (with potential travel to other locations)

Schedule: 3 – 4 days onsite, 8:30am-5:00pm

Company Overview: A growing industrial business focused on reclamation and sustainability, with 275 employees across multiple locations. The company operates on a January-December fiscal year, and bonuses are paid out in March. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the maturation of the HR function.

Job Overview:

The HR Manager will lead the HR function across multiple locations, including corporate headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and several plant facilities across the United States. This role will manage a small HR team and will report to the Director of Human Resources. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, dynamic leader with experience in best-in-class HR environments and a track record of building and maturing HR functions in smaller companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

o Manage and develop a team of 2 – 3 direct reports (HR Generalist and HR Specialist).

o Inspire, hold accountable, and develop the HR team while working closely with peers, including the Talent Acquisition Manager, and internal stakeholders.

o Serve as a strategic partner to the HR Director, providing input on HR initiatives and solutions.

Benefits Management:

o Lead the optimization of the company’s benefits plans, working with brokers on plan design for 401K and self-funded health & welfare (H&W) plans.

o Ensure benefits plan compliance, reporting, and administration with the support of an HR Specialist.

o Leverage benefits utilization data to drive cost-effective improvements in plan offerings.

HRIS & LMS Implementation:

o Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new HRIS system, transitioning from ADP to Microsoft 365 HRIS, including RFP, implementation, and ongoing optimization.

o Oversee the implementation of the Absorb Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring integration with LinkedIn Learning.

o Manage all aspects of HR systems, including systems interfaces.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

o Handle tier 1 and 2 employee relations complaints and investigations for manager-level employees and below, escalating more complex cases to the HR Director.

o Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

Performance Management & Onboarding:

o Lead the performance management process, ensuring alignment with company goals.

o Oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and compliant experience for all employees.

Strategic HR Initiatives:

o Partner with the HR Director in the development and execution of HR strategies that align with business objectives.

o Benchmark HR practices against industry standards to maintain a competitive edge.

Culture & Employee Engagement:

o Foster a culture of empathy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

o Engage with a diverse employee base, including many long-tenured employees and new leadership, to drive engagement and retention.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in HR, with prior experience in a people management role.

• Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams, with a hands-on approach.

• HR Expertise: Strong background in benefits management, HRIS implementation, employee relations, and performance management.

• Leadership: Proven ability to be a strategic partner, with a leadership mindset and the ability to challenge the business appropriately.

• Interpersonal Skills: Empathetic yet assertive, with the ability to hold teams and the business accountable.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in best-in-class HR environments and in building or maturing HR functions in smaller companies.

Additional Information:

This role requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about HR and excited to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability. The HR Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s growth and success.