Human Resources Manager

About Us

At W.B. Mason, we believe in more than just delivering workplace essentials – we’re passionate about building stronger communities. An American owned and operated company since 1898, for over 125 years we’ve been a proud part of the neighborhoods we serve, supporting the people and businesses that make them thrive. A leader in B2B eCommerce, Supply Chain Management and Distribution, you’ve probably seen our iconic red and yellow trucks, adorned with the image of our founder William Betts Mason, as they deliver tens-of-thousands of orders each day throughout the Eastern United States.

Originally built on Office Supplies, we’ve since expanded to offer innovative, cost effective and customized solutions to an ever-evolving set of business requirements; selling and delivering over 15 product lines that span from Janitorial, Restaurant and Breakroom Supplies to everything in between for every type of business.

About the Opportunity

This is an in-person, on-site role (5 days a week), set in a distribution warehouse work environment.

Providing human resources generalist support to all areas of operation, the Human Resources Manager will be responsible for effectively meeting the needs of field leadership, while helping to provide a positive work environment for around 200 employees at a single facility (located in Cranbury, NJ).

Exciting Benefits of a W.B. Mason Career:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans with $0 deductible (in-network) for all plans, with various plan designs to meet you and your family's needs
• Company-paid Cell Phone Plan with unlimited text, talk and data; add a family member for only $55/month per line!
• Superior Dental / Vision coverage, FSAs, free EAP, Company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This strategic business partner and talent manager is expected to:

• Develop and implement workforce plans including recruiting and staffing strategies to optimize business unit talent acquisition and retention.
• Design, develop, and implement training and development programs including safety, management, supervisory, and value-added training.
• Communicate organizational changes and assist managers and employees as needed.
• Assure all locations comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing employment.
• Coordinate, manage, and measures safety program including training, compliance, policy development, and workers’ compensation.
• Working with Corporate Distribution and Human Resources, manage and monitor risk management program.
• Measure performance in the areas of human resources and safety and present information to corporate human resources and management.
• Manage employee performance evaluation process, performance improvement plans and career development process.
• Provide value-added services including strategic management, leadership development, and project management.
• Assist managers with employee relation issues and activities.
• Act as an impartial counselor in employee disagreements.
• Assist with performance evaluations and develop succession plans for employees.
• Actively involved in employee surveys and focus groups.
• Educate managers and employees regarding company policies/procedures.
• Provide benefits information for all employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work in a fast-paced business climate with the ability to capture and process information quickly
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Able to work in a fast-paced business climate with the ability to capture and process information quickly
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong communication and analytical skills with an ability to converse, read & write in English
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in use of computers for business applications

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ strong human resources generalist experience.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
• Bi-Lingual communication skills (Spanish) are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers for data entry. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

W.B. Mason Company, Inc. will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at ADAassistance@wbmason.com.

We value and encourage diversity – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. W.B. Mason is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.