Executive Director of Human Resources Job at Saint Peter's University, Jersey City, NJ

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  • Saint Peter's University
  • Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Jersey City, NJ

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$140000.00 - $160000.00 Salary/year

Description

About Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master's level and doctorate programs

Role Summary:
The Executive Director leads organizational human resources and serves as a lead on HR strategy, compensation management, labor relations, vendor management, departmental budget, and payroll operations. Serves as the departmental legal and compliance officer. The Executive Director is responsible for creating a positive impression of Human Resources and Saint Peter's University (SPU) by focusing on excellent customer service to employees. Works collaboratively with other members of the University to appropriately serve the University.

Supervisory Responsibility:
The Executive Director leads a high-performing team focused on talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, payroll management, compliance, training and development, HR analytics, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide transformational leadership to build a customer-focused and collaborative HR functionthat supports the University's mission and strategic priorities.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to university leadership, faculty, and staff on all HR- and payroll-related matters including workforce planning, change management, and organizational development.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies and policies that reflect institutional values and DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &Justice) principles.
  • Partner with campus leadership to align HR and payroll operations with University goals and promote continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Oversee and guide HR and Payroll staff, ensuring professional growth, accountability, and excellence in service.
Payroll Oversight
  • Provide leadership and oversight of the Payroll Office to ensure accurate and timely processingof all payrolls, including faculty, staff, and student employees.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Budget offices to ensure proper reconciliation of payroll data andaccurate accounting entries.
  • Manage payroll-related technology systems, audits, and continuous process improvements.
  • Support integration of payroll data with PayCom, benefits, and retirement plans to ensure seamless operations.
Other HR Functions
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: employee relations and compliance; talentacquisition, onboarding, and orientation; compensation and benefits; performance evaluation andmanagement; HR analytics and reporting; budget and resource management; and training anddevelopment.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:
  • Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
  • Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision discount plan
  • Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
  • Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed and is not anexhaustive list of duties. The University reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job dutiesat any time.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in higher education ora complex organization.
• Proven track record in strategic HR planning, payroll administration, organizationaldevelopment, and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, payroll systems, HR technology, and best practices intalent management and compensation.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Work Schedule:
Full-time; minimum of 35 hours a week; 52 weeks per year. Must be flexible to meet the needsof the University, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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