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154Human Resources Jobs in New Jersey
154 human resources openings across New Jersey. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Human Resources hiring in New Jersey: the current picture
There are 154 human resources openings in New Jersey. Employers added at least 15 new human resources postings in New Jersey in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Merck alone accounts for roughly 22% of open roles, with Hackensack Meridian Health and IntegratedResources next in line. Rahway has the deepest pool (33 openings), followed by Newark (21) and Atlantic City (6). Of postings that specify a schedule, 58% are full-time, 38% part-time. 3 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (2%) of the market.
Posted pay in New Jersey runs below the national mix for human resources work: 6% of salaried postings here advertise $100K or more, versus 40% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $40,000 here, compared with roughly $86,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for human resources specialists in New Jersey at $89,000 (median $81,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run below that benchmark — entry-level and high-turnover roles tend to dominate fresh postings. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do human resources jobs pay in New Jersey?
69 of the 154human resources postings in New Jersey list pay (45%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $40,000 a year, and 6% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 69 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Merck34
- Hackensack Meridian Health19
- IntegratedResources17
- Knitwell Retail (Lane Bryant/Maurices/Loft)12
- AO Garcia Agency6
- Mindlance25
- evolution4
- Broadridge3
Where the jobs are
- Rahway33
- Newark21
- Atlantic City6
- Jersey City5
- Woodcliff Lake5
- Red Bank4
- Camden3
- Elizabeth3
- Manahawkin3
- New Brunswick3
Newest human resources listings in New Jersey
Search & filter all New Jersey jobs →- Work From Home - Client Benefits Specialist
- HR Operation & Talent Partner
- Contract Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
- Work From Home - Part-Time Benefits Services Representative
- Work From Home - Client Benefits Representative
- Unit Secretary - Emergency Room - F/T with Benefits Evening
- Unit Secretary - Med/Surg - P/T without Benefits Evening
- Human Resources & Recruiting Manager
- Senior Human Resources Generalist
- Talent Acquisition Intern – Remote & Part-Time (Unpaid)
- Youth Residential Technician - Behavioral Health - PT Nights with Benefits
- Patient Observer-Ocean-Float Pool-Part Time-Days-Benefits
- Year-Round Studio Job – Up to $23/hr – Not Seasonal, Atlantic City
- Workers' Compensation Claims Consultant
- PCT Apprentice - Med/Surg - SOMC - PT Nights with Benefits
- Bilingual (Haitian Creole) Human Resources Business Partner
- Benefits and Leave Manager
- People Coordinator & Office Operations Associate (part-time)
- Patient Observer-Ocean-Float Pool-Full Time-Days-Benefits
- PCT Apprentice - Med/Surg - SOMC - PT Nights w/out Benefits
- Executive Assistant I - Human Resources
- Experienced Recruiter - Hybrid in Montvale, Contract to Perm
- Experienced Recruiter (R&D, Sales, Corporate Function) - Hybrid, Contract to Perm
- Contract Technology Recruiter
- Workers' Compensation Complex Claims Adjuster (NJ)
- Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Payroll & Benefits Coordinator (Paid Weekly)
- Human Resources Field Manager
- Human Resources Associate
- Recruiting Manager, Home Care
Frequently asked questions
How many human resources jobs are open in New Jersey?
There are 154 human resources job postings in New Jersey. At least 15 of them were posted within the past week.
What do human resources jobs pay in New Jersey?
Among the 69 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $40,000 a year, and 6% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for human resources jobs in New Jersey?
The employers with the most open human resources roles in New Jersey are Merck (34 openings), Hackensack Meridian Health (19), and IntegratedResources (17). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote human resources jobs in New Jersey?
Yes — 3 of the human resources postings in New Jersey are remote-eligible (about 2% of the market).