Director Benefits and Employee Operations/FT/Middlesex County

Director of Operations & Benefits

Easterseals New Jersey is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to join our team as the Director of Benefits and Employee Operations!

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for enhancing the employee experience, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will spearhead the design, implementation, and administration of our comprehensive benefits programs and employee operations. Your expertise will ensure that our offerings remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with our organizational goals.

What’s in it for you?

Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century! 

Work with an awesome team of professionals who have a true passion for the work that they do.

Great benefits!

• Competitive pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Plan with Match
• Discount Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Medical Leave Time
• Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
• Access to Electronic Pay Statements
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Paid Orientation & Training
• Recognition Program

What will you do?

Provide direct supervision and leadership of day-to-day HR transactions.  Diagnose workflows and processes and recommend creative solutions that will positively impact HR’s ability to more efficiently and effectively handle complex HR systems.    

Employee Operations:

• Streamline and enhance employee lifecycle, including HRIS management.
• Implement and maintain best practices for employee record-keeping and data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency.

Benefits Administration:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of health, wellness, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Ensure all benefit programs are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize benefit offerings to maintain competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on benefits utilization, cost analysis, and other key metrics.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to proactively adjust policies and practices.

Qualifications And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
•  Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience in a leadership role with a focus on benefits and employee operations and process improvement.
• Proven experience leading and developing a high-performing HR team.
• Detail orientated with the ability to identify gaps in workflows.
• Able to analyze and create solutions for more effective and streamlined HR operations.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification a plus.

About Us!
Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so.

Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions. Easterseals NJ offers paid training, 403(b) Retirement Plan and generous Paid Time Off for all employees! To view all benefit information, visit www.enjbenefits.com