Director of Human Resources (HR)

Lead the People Behind Our Mission

At Community Access Unlimited (CAU), our staff make it possible for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and at-risk youth to live full, independent lives. We're looking for an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the team that supports them.

You'll keep our HR operations compliant and running smoothly, strengthen employee relations, and make sure staff across the agency are well trained and supported.

Position at a Glance

Title: Director of Human Resources (HR)

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Salary: $100,000

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9-5 with flexibility needed.

What You'll Do

Lead HR operations

• Make sure employment practices meet licensing, legal, and government requirements.
• Oversee required background checks for all staff, including fingerprinting, abuse registry checks, drug testing, and driving records.
• Serve as the lead user for our HR information system.
• Manage unemployment claims and follow-up.
• Lead Recruiting initiatives and Training Programs of Agency staff.
• Assist with employee relation investigations.

Support and develop our people

• Build programs that strengthen employee relations across the agency.
• Oversee or lead training for new and current staff.
• Supervise HR staff, including regular check-ins, performance documentation, and annual reviews.
• Make sure your team is trained on time and follows agency policies and licensing standards.

Be part of agency leadership

• Handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Take part in agency fundraising events, committees, and staff meetings.
• Take on other duties as needed.

What You Bring

• BA/BS in related field preferred
• 5 years HR experience and 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience with HR information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and time management.
• Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting is a plus.

Why Join CAU

Since 1979, Community Access Unlimited has helped adults with disabilities and at-risk youth across New Jersey live full, independent lives. Today we support more than 5,000 individuals, and we're still growing.

• Purpose you can see. The staff you hire, train, and support are the people who change lives every day.
• A mission-driven culture. We put the people we serve first, which means we value inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Room to grow. Paid training, tuition assistance, and a tuition discount at Kean University (if eligible) help you build your career here.
• Competitive pay and benefits. Full-time staff receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

If you're an HR leader who wants your work to strengthen a mission-driven organization, apply today.

Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.