Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Johns Manville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Payroll/HR Services Specialist at the Penbryn, NJ plant. The Payroll/HR Services Specialist will wear a variety of hats to include support services to the facility including general human resources and communication, hourly payroll processing, accounts payable/accounts receivable and purchasing activities. This position reports to Human Resources Manager.
At Johns Manville we are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive! We are passionate, we care about people, we perform, and we protect others and our environments. If these values align with your values too; you will find a position at Johns Manville to be one where you can grow, learn and thrive!
Your Day-to-Day:
- General human resources and communication activities necessary to administer accurate timekeeping and reporting, payroll, maintenance of personnel files and records, interpretation of policies and procedures, counsel to staff members and assistance to employees as needed.
- Ensure new hire protocol (job offers, drug testing, background checks, etc.) is followed. Conduct new hire orientations.
- Ensure that employee time data is accurate in payroll system prior to weekly deadline to include policy adherence for overtime, flex scheduling, vacation, holiday processing, hours distribution, leave processing, termination, etc.
- Oversee payroll data validation between Time & Attendance and the payroll system.
- Validate employee eligibility and earnings for annual CIP bonus payouts.
- Maintain employee data in HRIS system, including annual rate increases, employee deductions, etc.
- Maintain confidential personnel files.
- Act as primary point of contact for HR questions and requests in the absence of the HR leader
- May assist with monthly Labor reporting and payroll account reconciliation.
- May assist supervisors/managers in conducting employee evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- May organize all company functions, parties, picnics, celebrations.
- Oversee Communication efforts including but not limited to plant newsletter, company announcements, compliance bulletin boards, quarterly town hall meeting.
- Financial support (accounts payable/accounts receivable) and general office purchasing activities as needed.
- Ensure accurate invoices and payment processing to non-contracted vendors (i.e., employee medical evaluations, safety PPE, union dues, uniforms, etc.)
- Track, investigate and resolve accounting issues (i.e., verification of shipping charges, account coding)
What You Bring to the Team:
- High school/technical school diploma with a minimum of 3 years general human resources, payroll, and basic accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- High preference for ADP and Workday
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish) highly preferred
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Ability to learn and understand other software applications such as SAP, online travel reservations and electronic expense reporting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Fundamental mathematical skills and accounting knowledge
- Solid knowledge of local/State/Federal/Government rules and regulations regarding privacy laws, health records, etc.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
- Working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Travel required to support the Edison, NJ facility
- May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds.
- Work environment is typical of an office setting.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Skills Required
- High school or technical school diploma with minimum 3 years general human resources, payroll, and basic accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Ability to learn and understand software such as SAP, online travel reservation systems, and electronic expense reporting
- Working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidential personnel files and information
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines; strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface at all organizational levels
- Fundamental mathematical skills and accounting knowledge
- Solid knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding privacy laws and health records
- Travel required to support the Edison, NJ facility
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds
- High preference for ADP and Workday experience
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) highly preferred
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment substance abuse testing
Johns Manville Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johns Manville and has not been reviewed or approved by Johns Manville.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for local markets and is often viewed as a relative strength compared with other aspects of the experience. Earnings potential in certain hourly and skilled roles is supported by overtime opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, including medical, dental, vision, low‑cost telemedicine, EAP, and wellness resources. Insurance quality stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is emphasized, and some hourly groups participate in a defined‑benefit pension, strengthening long‑term financial support. Together, these elements enhance the long‑term value of the package.
Johns Manville Insights
What We Do
At Johns Manville, we build on decades of experience to manufacture commercial roofing, premium-quality insulation and a variety of engineered products for our customers. We are proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most respected companies in the world. Our values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect drive the way we work as we strive to deliver positive and powerful JM Experiences to our employees and to our customers. Our company is based in Denver, CO, where you will also find our global research and development facilities. With over 8,000 employees and 44 manufacturing and sales locations across North America and Europe, we serve customers in over 80 countries. Our employees are united across business functions and work globally with other JM employees. We encourage you to explore what JM has to offer employees. It’s not just a job when you join JM; you join a JM family with unquestionable integrity and stability. We are PEOPLE champions! Our PASSION is in going the extra mile! We PERFORM at a superior level! And we PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow. Check out our current positions today, connect with a JM recruiter, follow us on LinkedIn, (@JohnsManville on Twitter and Facebook) and learn why we love working at JM!







