Human Resources Manager

Company: Confidential Property & Casualty Insurance Brokerage (Represented by Recruiter)

Location: Livingston, NJ / Essex County (Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 Base Salary, plus benefits and PTO

Job Overview

Our client, an established independent property and casualty insurance brokerage in Essex County, NJ, is hiring a Human Resources Manager to take full ownership of the HR function, from payroll and benefits to employee relations. The organization values its people and long-term relationships, and this is a stable, professional seat for someone who wants to run their own shop.

You will run the day-to-day of HR for the organization: owning payroll through ADP, administering benefits, handling employee relations, and keeping the company compliant and well-run as it grows.

Property & Casualty insurance industry experience and hands-on, power-user proficiency with ADP payroll are required.

Responsibilities

• Own and process payroll through ADP, keeping records, deductions, and reporting accurate and on time.
• Administer employee benefits, including open enrollment, carrier coordination, and leave administration.
• Handle employee relations: coaching managers, resolving issues, and conducting investigations as needed.
• Manage recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding, and maintain HRIS records and reporting.
• Keep the company compliant with federal and New Jersey employment law, and maintain the handbook and HR policies.
• Partner with leadership on performance management, compensation, and headcount planning.

Qualifications

• Property & Casualty insurance industry experience (required).
• Power-user proficiency with ADP payroll systems (required).
• Several years of progressive HR experience, including HR generalist or HR manager responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment law, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Strong organization, discretion, and communication skills, with the ability to run the function independently.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000 – $150,000 base salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote), Livingston, NJ

About Our Client

Our client is an established independent property and casualty insurance brokerage that values its people and long-term partnerships, offering a stable, professional environment with real ownership of the HR function.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.