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Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a R&D Support Specialist for a long-term engagement in the US with one of our clients in Summit, New Jersey. This is a hybrid position with 3 days on site weekly.

This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Fraudulent Applications: All information provided during the application process will be verified. Misrepresentation of credentials, identity fraud, or use of proxy interviewers will result in immediate disqualification and may be reported to appropriate authorities.

Position Overview:

The R&D Support Specialist role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the FEI/Skin Health team, focusing on supplier engagement, financial oversight, and talent acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth procurement, accurate budget and invoice management, and effective coordination of onboarding and recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Approval and Onboarding Support:

• Coordinate with new suppliers to ensure timely completion of onboarding documents and compliance forms.
• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers during the approval process, answering queries and resolving issues.
• Maintain detailed records of supplier approvals and contracts – liaise with procurement as needed

Contracting and Purchase Order Management:

• Support the drafting, review, and processing of supplier contracts in collaboration with internal legal and procurement teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring proper coding and authorization according to company policies.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding contracts, PO status, and renewals.

Financial Administration and Tracking:

• Collaborate with team leads to maintain the FEI budget within financial management tools.
• Track quarterly invoicing, budget allocations, and identify discrepancies for prompt resolution.
• Prepare routine financial reports and dashboards for management review.

Talent Acquisition Support:

• Assist HR and hiring managers with job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
• Organize panel interviews, coordinate feedback collection, and support onboarding logistics for new hires.

General Administrative Support:

• Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed, including meeting coordination, document preparation, and other operational requests.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or applicable experience in lieu of degree (Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, or a related field)
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional, SHRM-CP) a plus.

Experience Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in administrative support, procurement, contract management, or financial operations (preferably within a corporate or innovation environment).
• Experience with financial management software and procurement tools required; familiarity with PO processes, system management.
• Prior experience supporting HR/talent acquisition functions is an asset.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude – eager to act with urgency to resolve issues, maintain smooth processes, and provide top-tier support to all internal groups.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with SharePoint and procurement platforms preferred.

Job Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ, Omaha, NE, or Frisco, TX (100% Onsite - local only, no relocation)

Employment Type: FTE Key Technology: Project Management, Agile

Job Responsibilities: Lead projects as a Project Manager for efforts of various sizes and complexity within the broader program. Learn about payment...

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Payroll Lead will oversee all aspects of the company's payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing, compliance with federal/state/local wage & hour and tax regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes. The individual will act as the subject?matter expert for payroll, partner with HR, Finance and external vendors, and lead the payroll team to deliver high quality, efficient service.

How You Will Make an Impact

Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees (USA, UK, Ireland, Canada).

Supervise and develop payroll team members: provide training, set objectives, review performance, and promote team efficiency.

Ensure payroll inputs (timesheets, attendance, bonuses, commissions, deductions, benefits, garnishments) are captured correctly, reconcile variances, and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations (FLSA, minimum wage, overtime, tax withholding, reporting, etc.), including multi-state and remote employee considerations.

Coordinate with HR for new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, benefit changes, and ensure systems reflect accurate payroll status.

Manage payroll tax filings, payments, remittances, and reporting, work with external tax/filing vendors (Dayforce).

Prepare management and audit reports: payroll summaries, cost analyses, accruals, projections.

Drive process improvement: evaluate payroll software (Dayforce), automation opportunities, month/quarter/year?end close processes, internal controls.

Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues (e.g., wage litigation, international assignments, large-scale terminations).

Support audit preparedness: maintain documentation, support internal/external audits, ensure segregation of duties.

Stay current with payroll technology trends and legislative changes; recommend system upgrades or policy enhancements.

What You Will Bring

5+ years of progressive payroll experience (including multi?state, international payroll) with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

Hands?on experience with payroll system (Dayforce/Ceridian) and time/attendance systems.

Strong knowledge of payroll tax rules, wage/hour laws, compliance, garnishments, benefits integration.

Excellent analytical, problem?solving, communication and leadership skills.

High integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional - CPP).

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Experience in a growth/fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions/Environment

Office environment (with potential for hybrid work depending on company policy).

Occasional extended hours around pay cycle close, audits, or special projects.

Collaborative role interacting with HR, Finance, IT, external vendors.

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (\"protected characteristics\").

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

This role is 3 days onsite. NO REMOTE or Relocation. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Please do not apply if you are a EAD or H1-VIsa.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Data Architect to take ownership of designing and evolving a modern enterprise data ecosystem that supports analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. This role will focus on building and maintaining a secure, scalable data warehouse leveraging Microsoft cloud technologies such as Azure, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric, while ensuring strong data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the organization.

This position will play a key role in establishing data standards, driving best practices in data modeling and governance, and partnering with both technical and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and translating complex data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Modeling

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data warehouse solutions within Azure and Microsoft Fabric
• Develop and manage semantic data models to support reporting through Power BI and Azure Analysis Services
• Establish and document standards for data modeling, naming conventions, and dataset design

Data Governance & Quality

• Define and enforce data governance frameworks, including data definitions, access controls, and data policies
• Implement automated processes to monitor and improve data quality and integrity
• Partner with business users to understand requirements and resolve data inconsistencies

Technical Leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert for data architecture and enterprise data strategy
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient data solutions
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on data architecture decisions and trade-offs

Enablement & Collaboration

• Create documentation, data dictionaries, and standards to support self-service analytics
• Work closely with BI developers and business teams to ensure data solutions align with reporting needs

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or BI-related roles
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure Data Services, including SQL, Synapse, Data Factory, and Fabric
• Advanced SQL skills with experience in query optimization
• Experience with Python or R for data processing and automation
• Deep understanding of semantic modeling in Power BI or Azure Analysis Services
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (Desktop, Service, DAX, Power Query)
• Experience integrating ERP (Epicor preferred) and CRM data for reporting and analytics
• Strong understanding of end-to-end ERP business processes (Quote-to-Cash, AR, AP, GL)
• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture principles and data lifecycle management
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining data governance and quality standards
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience with modern data architecture patterns such as lakehouse, star schema, or medallion architecture
• Background in operational or supply chain environments
• Exposure to planning tools such as Anaplan or similar platforms

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

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Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: Berkeley heights, NJ

Job Description:

VisionNext/VisionPlus/Cards or Payments Experience is needed

Java, Spring Boot Microservices with Knowledge on AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency.

• Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor).

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / VisionPLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability.

• Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, ) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications.

• Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules.

• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning.

• Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters.

• Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline).

• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems.

• Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles.

• Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems.

• Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems.

• Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments.

• Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation.

• Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms.

• Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching.

• Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry).

• Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

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• Bachelor's degree required
  
• A minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in a professional corporate environment
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
  
• Excellent communication skills; team focused
  
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  
• Experience in financial services is preferred but not required
  

We are living our Purpose To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.

Job: Scanning Coordinator Non-Exempt

Department: Scanning

Supervised by: Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary: To effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the Scanning Department and its Associates to achieve the Department's goals (i.e. sales, profit, Customer Experience, and Associate Engagement) in accordance with our Purpose and Service Priorities under the direction of the General Store Manager.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Ability to engage and lead Associates to achieve department goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position requires the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above and to perform these functions in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency). These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Safety (Food Safety & Compliance)

• Perform all duties in accordance with all Company policies and programs, and all Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, including all environmental, health, safety and security policies, programs, laws and regulations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment in accordance with Department QA standards.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce department and Company safety policies and procedures.
• Observe all safety regulations when operating equipment and utilize Personal Protective Equipment.
• Supervise the proper use of all equipment by Associates, including Personal Protective Equipment.
• Understand and adhere to all procedures in emergency situations.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise Store Management of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Ensure that Associates operating power equipment (balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, slicing machines, etc.) are 18 years of age or older.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 60 lbs.
• Set up and maintain a proper cleaning maintenance schedule of entire department.

Friendliness (Customer Experience & Associate Engagement)

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Promote the sale of any current charitable promotions to Customers (i.e. Partners in Caring, Check Out Hunger).
• Assist with the onboarding of new department Associates, including interviewing, selection and training, in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all Local, State, and Federal labor laws and regulations.
• Provide continual training, developmental action planning, and meaningful feedback on job performance to Associates.
• Provide opportunities for Associates to cross-train in other store departments.
• Work cooperatively and maintain an open line of communication with applicable departments in the store including Store Management team, Department Managers, and Night Crew.
• Lead Associates to work cooperatively while encouraging enthusiasm, loyalty, and creativity.
• Encourage and recognize Associates to provide a positive Customer Experience.

Presentation (Personal & Department Conditions)

• Portray a professional appearance and be a positive role model for all Associates in the department in accordance with the Company Dress Code Policy.
• Ensure Unit Price Labels (tags) for all items are maintained and are current.
• Monitor Scanning storage area for cleanliness, neatness, and preparation for next shift.
• In collaboration with Department Managers, ensure all merchandise is fully stocked and rotated in display cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• In collaboration with Department Managers, ensure all product is blocked and faced in accordance with Company policy or as assigned.
• In collaboration with Department Managers, ensure that featured sale merchandise is signed in accordance with Company and regulatory standards.

Efficiency (Department Operations & Regulatory Compliance)

• Understand and utilize all required applications and current technology as relates to Scanning Operations.
• Understand and stay up to date with new and current technology.
• Ensure all reports and records are accurate, complete and retained in accordance with Company policy.
• Complete and make appropriate decisions based on all applicable reports to ensure optimum profitability (i.e. price change transmissions, new item transmissions, daily price change transmissions, zero movement reports).
• In collaboration with Store Management Team, ensure proper scheduling to meet projected sales and Customer Experience needs.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Scanning Operations under the direction of the Store Management Team.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce department and Company policies and procedures.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance and work overtime as assigned.
• Ensure the quality of all product and secure properly in appropriate storage areas.
• Ensure the accuracy of item pricing, item locator and shelf allocation.
• In collaboration with Department Managers, ensure returns, refunds, reclamation, in-store pricing, in-store transfers, and return-to-stock procedures are followed in accordance with Company policy.
• Understand and adhere to Local, State and Federal regulations as relates to Scanning Operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal Department of Labor Minor Regulations for any Associates under 18 years of age.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice: The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.