Head of Human Resources

Amsalem Business Travel Llc

Head of Human Resources

Wayne, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    30 days of Paid Time Off

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Role Summary

    The Head of Human Resources is a senior leadership role that combines full ownership of end-to-end HR operations. The role ensures compliance, accurate reporting, and a healthy, compliant, high-performing workplace. The leader manages and oversees HR policy, recruiting, onboarding, payroll/benefits, and employee relations.

    Key Responsibilities

    Human Resources Leadership

    Own HR policies, handbook, and compliance across federal/state/local laws.

    Lead recruiting and onboarding: job postings, interviews, offers, background checks, and orientation.

    Ensure employment eligibility verification (I-9) and complete/accurate personnel files.

    Oversee payroll administration and benefits (enrollment, changes, issue resolution).

    Handle employee relations, leaves/PTO, and sensitive matters with discretion.

    Support performance management (reviews, coaching, PIPs) and learning/development.

    Maintain required industry memberships/certifications and company dues as applicable.

    Cross-Functional & External

    Partner with executive team on strategy, headcount planning, compensation, and workforce policies.

    Interface with auditors, legal, banks, insurers, benefits brokers, and key vendors.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

    Hands-on HR experience (recruiting, onboarding, compliance, payroll/benefits).

    Strong knowledge of US labor law basics (EEO, FMLA, I-9, recordkeeping).

    Team leadership experience; proven ability to manage, coach, and build processes.

    Excellent communication, judgment, confidentiality, and stakeholder management.

    Technical: advanced Excel; familiarity with HRIS/payroll platforms.

    Preferred

    CPA, MBA, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR.

    Experience in travel, hospitality, or similar service industries; familiarity with industry certifications. Experience in working for global organizations.

    Track record executing change management (systems rollouts, policy updates).

    Bilingual/trilingual (Russian/Hebrew/Spanish)

    Additional Details

    Scope includes guiding admin staff on HR matters.

    Culture is collaborative and fast-paced; this is a hands-on, visible leadership role with company-wide impact.

    Opportunity to shape people operations during a growth phase.

    RESULTS ONLY WORK ENVIRONMENT (ROWE)