Essential Functions:

• Key responsibilities include talent acquisition, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Lead benefits administrator and manager for all applicable employees, including but not limited to” health insurance, 401k, life insurance, commuting benefits, educational assistance,
• Manage daily people operations throughout the employee lifecycle for all employees and contractors.
• Develop, implement and monitor performance review cycle for specific employee groups.
• Develop and roll out new policies, programs and training as needed. Oversee the development and maintenance of People programs, policies & procedures, and audit readiness across our workforce.
• Monitor new laws and regulations related to HR compliance and maintain employee handbooks in partnership with employment counsel
• Partner with the HRIS team to maintain data integrity, develop workflows, update system automations, rollout training and guides for managers and employees
• Build a metrics-driven organization that leverages reporting, dashboards, and tracking to provide actionable insight on service delivery, operations accuracy, and effectiveness
• Experience handling and resolving employee relations matters promptly and effectively, partnering with legal counsel as needed. Conduct comprehensive and impartial investigations with efficiency and objectivity.
• Partner closely with Finance, IT and external vendors to lead and influence all HR operations.
• Oversee HRIS systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely data management and reporting.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate and streamline HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Foster a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to address employee feedback, concerns, and grievances quickly and effectively.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of HR experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management abilities, and a deep understanding of HR disciplines and employment laws.
• An ability to identify and execute process improvements to make systems more streamlined and efficient.
• An ability to navigate personnel relations with both empathy and sound judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 'start-up' environment.
• Superb attention to detail is a must.
• Must be willing to commute to our Newark, NJ offices 3x/week.

About Sphere

SPHERE is an industry-disrupting organization that has redefined how companies achieve controls across their environment. We’ve productized 10 years+ of experience into a purpose-built automation platform, SPHEREboard. The solution provides an innovative approach, starting with collection and incorporating remediation, of your most critical data, privileged accounts, on-prem Messaging and O365 assets. Our mission is to provide best-of-breed software and services for all your access governance needs. Our office is headquartered in Newark, NJ, across from the Newark Prudential Center and Newark Penn Station.

SPHERE is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.