HR Manager (Recruiting, Learning & Development, Culture & Social Compliance, HR Analytics)
Englewood Lab
Full-time
On-site
Totowa, New Jersey, United States
$75,000 - $110,000 USD yearly
Company Culture & Engagement
Title: HR Manager (Recruiting, Learning & Development, Culture & Social Compliance, HR Analytics)
Reports to: Director of HR & GA
Department: Human Resources
Responsibility Summary: The HR Manager will lead people-focused HR functions including Recruiting, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Culture & Engagement, Social Audit readiness, and HR Analytics. This role is responsible for driving efficient, compliant, and audit-ready HR operations while actively leading employee-facing programs, campaigns, and training initiatives. The HR Manager reports directly to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with Payroll and HR Operations team members. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong interpersonal skills, visibility across the organization, and the ability to execute practical HR programs aligned with HR KPIs.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
(Certifications are not required but strongly preferred)
Key Competencies:
Success Indicators:
Why This Role Matters:
Pay Range & Benefits:
Reports to: Director of HR & GA
Department: Human Resources
Responsibility Summary: The HR Manager will lead people-focused HR functions including Recruiting, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Culture & Engagement, Social Audit readiness, and HR Analytics. This role is responsible for driving efficient, compliant, and audit-ready HR operations while actively leading employee-facing programs, campaigns, and training initiatives. The HR Manager reports directly to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with Payroll and HR Operations team members. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong interpersonal skills, visibility across the organization, and the ability to execute practical HR programs aligned with HR KPIs.
Responsibilities:
- Recruiting (Low-volume, High-impact)
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines.
- Ensure compliant, consistent, and well-documented hiring processes.
- Maintain accurate recruiting records for audit and reporting purposes.
- Improve recruiting efficiency, templates, and candidate experience.
- Learning & Development (L&D)
- Design and lead internal learning programs, including:
- AI Representative Program (4–6 weeks online learning + application project).
- Required trainings (Safety, Quality, Compliance, Digital Literacy).
- Actively promote participation and engagement in training initiatives.
- Track training attendance, completion, and documentation.
- Ensure training records meet internal and external audit expectations.
- Organizational Culture & Engagement
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns.
- Plan and execute company events, recognition programs, and culture activities.
- Strengthen internal communication and collaboration across departments.
- Serve as a visible, approachable HR presence within the organization.
- Social Audit Readiness & Compliance (Critical Responsibility)
- Ensure HR operations are audit-ready at all times.
- Support and coordinate social audits (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits).
- Prepare and maintain HR-related audit documentation:
- Employee records, training logs, working hours, policies.
- Partner with the HR Director on audit responses and corrective action plans (CAPA).
- Drive sustainable corrective actions and ongoing compliance.
- HR Process Collaboration & KPI Contribution
- Work closely with the HR Director on HR efficiency and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Payroll and HR Operations team members.
- Review and approve payroll as the first-level approver (Manager), prior to final approval by the Director.
- Identify opportunities to simplify HR workflows while maintaining compliance.
- Support HR digital utilization using ADP, SharePoint, and Groupware.
- Contribute to HR KPI achievement related to engagement, training, compliance, and efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
- 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Hands-on experience in Recruiting, L&D, Culture, or Employee Engagement.
- Experience supporting social audits or labor/compliance reviews (e.g., SMETA, QIMA, customer audits).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead campaigns, training programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Execution-focused, detail-oriented mindset.
- Proficient in English, Korean, and (preferably Spanish).
Preferred Qualifications:
- HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist experience.
- Manufacturing, cosmetics, or quality-driven industry experience.
- Familiarity with HR systems such as ADP or similar HRIS.
- Experience managing audit documentation and corrective action plans.
- Outgoing, people-oriented personality well-suited for culture and engagement leadership.
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
(Certifications are not required but strongly preferred)
- HR & People Management.
- HR Certificates (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR (HRCI)).
- CIPD Level 5 or above.
- Social Compliance & Audit.
- SMETA / Sedex Auditor Training or equivalent experience.
- SA8000 Internal Auditor.
- APSCA-related training or social compliance audit exposure.
- ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor.
- Learning & Development / Digital HR.
- ATD (APTD or CPLP).
- Learning & Development or Instructional Design Certificate.
- ADP Workforce Now Certification or equivalent HRIS certification.
- Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of formal certifications.
Key Competencies:
- Strong communication and influence.
- High visibility and approachability.
- Campaign and program execution capability.
- Ownership and accountability.
- Process-oriented and compliance-aware mindset.
- Alignment with HR KPIs and operational efficiency goals.
Success Indicators:
- Successful execution of recruiting for key roles.
- High participation and completion rates in training programs.
- Positive employee engagement and communication feedback.
- Successful social audit outcomes with minimal or no HR-related findings.
- Effective collaboration with HR Ops and Payroll teams.
- Measurable contribution to HR KPI achievement.
Why This Role Matters:
- Provides people-focused leadership within HR.
- Ensures audit-ready HR operations and compliance.
- Strengthens organizational culture and employee engagement.
- Supports efficient, KPI-aligned HR execution.
- Enables the HR Director to focus on enterprise-level HR improvement initiatives.
Pay Range & Benefits:
- Pay Range: $75,000 to $110,000 per year
- Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
- PTO
- Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Year-End Gift