Human Resources Manager

Berkeley College is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for the routine functions of the Human Resources department with a heavy focus on benefits, leave of absences, workers compensation, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, VAWA, and other applicable labor regulations, review and update company policies and practices, and additional responsibilities as assigned.

The Human Resources Manager will:

• Provide support in the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of organizations’ s benefits including health, welfare, wellness, retirement, incentives, and other benefits. Communicate and work with brokers and insurance carrier representatives. Is involved in all benefit renewals.


• Manage Wellness program and premium differential.


• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data.


• Engage in benefit surveys to gather and analyze information on benefits for determining competitiveness and possible future offerings.


• Work with College’s staff to ensure compliance in handling requests for leaves of absence.


• Administers Worker’s Compensation issues.


• Work with ADA issues and is the ADA coordinator for the organization.


• Continuously evaluate current policies & procedures, make recommendations for improvement with compliance updates and procedural enhancements.


• Assist in the preparation of the budget.


• Conduct Exit Interviews.


• Ensure compliance and timely mandatory reporting related to government/mandatory reporting. Maintains current knowledge of other related government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, VAWA and other applicable Labor regulations; fulfills compliance and reporting requirements.


• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000

Job Location 

On-site 4 days/Remote 1 day.  Position located in Woodland Park, NJ with ability to travel across NY/NJ locations on an as needed basis.  

Educational Requirements 

Bachelor's Degree 

Job Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years' experience in benefits or related Human Resources


• Experience working with HRIS systems, UKG Pro experience preferred


• Working knowledge of benefits, policies, and procedures


• Presentation experience


• Excellent customer service skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work with employee relations issues and resolution of employment conflicts as needed.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy


• Strong PC skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Forms

Berkeley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering tolerance, acceptance, and understanding in our community, by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the College.