Human Resources Manager

We are seeking an HR Manager to lead the day-to-day human resources function for our Paramount Prints Warehouse. The Human Resources Manager partners with site leadership and the corporate HR department to build an employee-oriented, high-performance culture grounded in empowerment, quality, productivity, and accountability. This person advises managers on people decisions, manages employee relations, manages workplace risk, ensures compliance with employment law, and drives programs that attract, develop, and retain a superior workforce. Onsite 5 days/week in Passaic, NJ in our Paramount Prints Manufacturing Facility.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site's lead for employee relations, owning the full lifecycle of employee concerns from intake through resolution; Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations into employee complaints, documenting findings and recommending outcomes; Advise and coach managers on performance management, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and terminations; Manage escalated and sensitive cases, partnering with legal counsel and HR leadership; Interpret and apply company policies consistently and contribute to the employee handbook; Track and analyze employee relations trends and present insights to leadership; Design and deliver proactive engagement and prevention programs; Lead conflict resolution and mediation; Maintain confidential, legally defensible case files; Own full-cycle recruitment for site positions; Oversee the onboarding experience for new employees; Oversee administration of HR programs including benefits, leaves of absence, attendance, and accommodations; Ensure accuracy of HRIS records, personnel files, timekeeping, and PTO in partnership with payroll; Lead internal HR communications, including the site newsletter; Plan and oversee employee engagement events and meetings; Ensure site compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, FMLA, and FLSA; Partner with operations leadership on workplace safety programs; Prepare for and support audits, agency inquiries, and charges; Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership on people strategy and workforce planning; Champion a culture of continuous improvement in HR processes and practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience; 4–7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years with direct employee relations responsibility; Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing corrective action and terminations; Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and HR best practices; Sound judgment and the ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential matters with discretion and integrity; Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the credibility to advise managers and senior leaders; Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish; Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment; Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HRIS and payroll systems

Nice to have

HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR; Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or other hourly workforce environment; Experience supervising HR staff; Experience using HR data and metrics to inform decisions

Benefits

Competitive Salary; Corporate Annual Profit Sharing; 401K Plan; Dental Coverage; Medical Coverage; Prescription Drug Plan; Vision Coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA); TELADOC; 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO); Company Holiday Schedule; Bereavement Leave; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans); Pet Insurance; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long Term Disability (LTD); Parental Medical Leave; Child Bonding Leave; Employee Discount