Hr Risk Manager (Internal Role)

Human Resources Risk Manager
Equiliem is an award-winning recruiting firm headquartered in East Brunswick, NJ. We are on an exciting trajectory of growth for 2024 that has us growing our HR team. We are currently seeking a talented Human Resources Risk Manager that will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and well-being of our employees. Primary responsibilities will include overseeing workers' compensation, managing legal compliance, and implementing effective risk management strategies. Additionally, you will collaborate with the entire HR Team ensuring timely and efficient resolution of employee inquiries sent to the shared HR inbox. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills, an in-depth understanding of legal regulations, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Job Description

1. Legal Compliance
   • Stay informed of labor laws, regulations, and industry standards.
   • Conduct regular audits to ensure HR policies align with legal requirements.
   • Advise HR Leadership on compliance issues and potential risks.
   • Regularly review and update compliance initiatives to stay current with changes in laws and regulations.
2. Workers' Compensation:
   • Act as a point of contact for employees and management regarding workers' compensation claims.
   • Assist in filing workers' compensation claims, ensuring all required documentation is collected and submitted.
   • Liaise with insurance providers, medical professionals, and other stakeholders to facilitate claim processing and resolution.
   • Keep track of workers' compensation cases, providing updates to relevant parties and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
3. Risk Management
   • Review, identify and assess potential risks of incoming jobs prior to posting.
   • Implement strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks.
   • Collaborate with identified stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
   • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management initiatives.
4. Additional HR Functions
   • Crosstrain on all HR functions for full coverage.
   • Assist in the management of the shared HR Support inbox, responding to employee inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner. Provide accurate information, guidance, and resolutions to employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
   • Escalate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR team members and follow up to ensure resolution.
   • Keep up with changes in employment laws, regulations, and industry trends that could impact HR compliance and proactively inform HR leadership and management of potential changes and implications.

Background We are Seeking

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in HR roles with a focus on risk and/or workers' compensation.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and industry standards, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, DOT and OSHA.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting audits, investigations, and preparing compliance reports.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in HRIS (Human Resources Information System), and other relevant software applications.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About Equiliem
For over 40 years, Equiliem has been providing talent solutions to the Energy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare, Government, and Telecommunications marketplaces. With awards from NJBIZ, Forbes, and SIA we have expertise in Staffing, Employee of Record, Managed Service Provider, and Independent Contactor Compliance services. Equiliem is now positioned to outpace our competitors in the coming decade as we invest in technology and our employees.
What We Offer

• A genuine culture that is supportive, hard-working, and innovative
• Continuous investments in our business operations and people
• Robust training programs with ongoing professional coaching and mentoring
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, sick leave, 401(k), and paid holidays.
• Ongoing community outreach

Work Location
East Brunswick, NJ (Some hybrid work possible)
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