Human Resources Manager (56938)

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner serves as Medin Technologies’ primary and sole dedicated Human Resources professional, independently owning and executing the full spectrum of day-to-day HR operations for a manufacturing organization. This hands-on position partners directly with the General Manager and department leaders, exercises sound judgment on sensitive employee matters, and coordinates with external advisors and service providers when specialized support is required. The role is accountable for accurate HR and payroll administration, employee benefits and 401(k) plan coordination, recruitment, employee relations, policy administration, and ongoing employment-law compliance.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Independently manage the HR function, establish priorities, maintain confidential employee records, and serve as the first point of contact for employees and supervisors on HR matters.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting: coordinate job postings, screening, interviews, offers, background checks, employment eligibility verification, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding.
• Administer Paycom HRIS and related workflows, including employee data, time and attendance, PTO/leave tracking, payroll changes, reporting, and system accuracy; coordinate timely and accurate payroll processing with Finance.
• Own daily administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other employee benefit programs; coordinate eligibility, enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, employee inquiries, vendor invoices, and broker/carrier relationships.
• Coordinate administration of the company’s 401(k) retirement plan, including enrollment, employee communications, payroll contribution and employer-match reconciliation, plan-provider coordination, and support for annual compliance testing, audits, and Form 5500 filings.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, New Jersey, and local employment laws and requirements, including wage-and-hour rules, leave and accommodation processes, anti-discrimination and harassment requirements, record retention, required postings, and mandated training.
• Administer employee leaves and accommodation requests, including FMLA, NJFLA, NJ earned sick leave, disability-related processes, and workers’ compensation coordination, as applicable.
• Advise managers on performance management, coaching, attendance, corrective action, employee relations, investigations, and terminations; escalate significant legal or high-risk matters to leadership and external counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain and periodically update the employee handbook, HR policies, job descriptions, personnel files, and standard procedures; promote consistent policy application across departments.
• Coordinate training and document completion of required safety, harassment-prevention, and other compliance programs in collaboration with operations and EHS personnel.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, unemployment responses, employment verifications, and HR-related audits or information requests with relevant providers and management.
• Prepare recurring HR metrics and management reports, including headcount, turnover, vacancies, overtime, absenteeism, benefit participation, and labor-related trends.
• Support compensation administration, annual reviews, employee engagement and recognition initiatives, and organizational changes.
• Identify process improvements and maintain continuity of HR operations without additional dedicated HR staff; perform other related duties as assigned.
• Lead employee engagement activities such as annual company events

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently as the sole HR resource, prioritize competing deadlines, and resolve routine issues with limited supervision.
• Hands-on proficiency with HR software, including employee records, payroll-related workflows, timekeeping, benefits, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of benefit-plan administration and 401(k) plan operations, including employee eligibility, contributions, vendor coordination, and compliance support.
• Practical knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment-law compliance, HR documentation, and confidential employee-relations matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication, discretion, judgment, conflict resolution, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to analyze HR data and prepare clear management reporting.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3–4 years of progressively responsible, hands-on human resources experience required.
• Prior experience administering employee benefit programs and coordinating 401(k) retirement plan activities required.
• Direct, hands-on Paycom software experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll/HR software such as ADP or Paycom required.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining HR compliance, including employee documentation, leave administration, wage-and-hour requirements, and policy implementation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus.

Physical / Mental Involvement & Environmental Factors

• Office-based role within an industrial manufacturing environment, with periodic presence on the production floor and use of required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to communicate in person and by telephone, work at a computer, review detailed records, and manage multiple confidential and time-sensitive matters.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently as the sole HR resource, prioritize competing deadlines, and resolve routine issues with limited supervision.
• Hands-on proficiency with HR software, including employee records, payroll-related workflows, timekeeping, benefits, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of benefit-plan administration and 401(k) plan operations, including employee eligibility, contributions, vendor coordination, and compliance support.
• Practical knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment-law compliance, HR documentation, and confidential employee-relations matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication, discretion, judgment, conflict resolution, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to analyze HR data and prepare clear management reporting.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3–4 years of progressively responsible, hands-on human resources experience required.
• Prior experience administering employee benefit programs and coordinating 401(k) retirement plan activities required.
• Direct, hands-on Paycom software experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll/HR software such as ADP or Paycom required.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining HR compliance, including employee documentation, leave administration, wage-and-hour requirements, and policy implementation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus.