Human Resources Manager

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 31, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Human Resources Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department	SAS - Dean's Office
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Human Resources Manager for the Dean's Office within the School of Arts & Sciences. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager has responsibility for the day-to-day administration and coordination of the human resources and personnel programs and policies effecting SAS employees (including staff, faculty, student workers, and hourly employees). The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS), the largest academic unit at Rutgers University, is comprised of over 41 academic departments and degree-granting programs, as well as a large number of other research programs, centers, and institutes. SAS employees nearly 3000 faculty and staff and has a salary base in excess of $180M, educates over 30,000 students a year, and has an annual budget of approximately $310M. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides leadership in guiding, planning, implementing, evaluating, and processing human resources and personnel services related to SAS including but not limited to: develop, lead and monitor processes of recruitment, hire, and orientation in concert with various departments and units within SAS and the University for all Class 1, 3,4 and 5 staff and student hourly employees. Handles the development of and administration of processes to ensure complete onboarding, orientation, and new hire performance management (including probationary periods) of all new staff. Creates and maintains electronic personnel records and database; ensure compliance with relevant aspects of faculty and staff contractual agreements and university policies. Administers and ensures compliance with the relevant processes for staff performance management and appraisal. Develops, leads and monitors employee development programs aligned with SAS and university mission and strategic goals. Conducts periodic and as-needed staff position classification and review; collaborate with the Assistant Director to identify critical organizational needs. Collaborates with the Assistant Director to review existing policies and procedures and create and implement policies and procedures as needed. Gathers data, generates reports, analyses data and prepares reports, ongoing data review to ensure data integrity, and establish effective and efficient procedures and practices to ensure data requirements are met with valid data.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree. Five years of human resources experience including providing guidance on federal and state guidelines.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated strong business writing skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, confidential office. Strong working knowledge of MS Office products including MS Word and Excel. The ability to multi-task, direct the work of others, and the ability to advise on federal, state and university policy for employees at all levels is essential.
Preferred Qualifications	Graduate work in relevant discipline. Supervisory experience. Human Resources experience in higher education institution.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle HCM, FCP/SCP/P4P systems, SAS systems/databases/listservs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Lifting up to 15 pounds. Travel to all Rutgers University New Brunswick campuses and travel in/out of state on occasion.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0210
Posting Open Date	01/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement