employers association of new jersey

What employers association of new jersey does

EANJ is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1916 in New Jersey and headquartered in Livingston, NJ, operating for 109 years as a member-driven organization serving the state's employer community. With a staff of six, it is positioned as the only nonprofit in New Jersey exclusively dedicated to helping employers, providing HR compliance training, certificate programs, workplace investigations, handbook review, and member benefit plans including healthcare, retirement savings, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering 7,000+ employees and families. The organization functions as a consultative resource — not a lobby — helping New Jersey employers navigate one of the most heavily regulated state labor environments in the U.S.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues and a diversified portfolio of fee-for-service offerings. Training and certificate programs (e.g., HR Law Certificate at $990–$1,250; Compliance Training at $990–$2,325; How To Series at $650–$1,275) anchor education revenue, while professional services include workplace investigations at $175–$250 per hour and handbook reviews at $2,900. Member benefits are delivered through an ecosystem of partners — the Association of United Members, Amalgamated Local Union 426, CapCare, Mid-Atlantic Trust Company, Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Cascade Employers Association, NIP Group, and others. In July 2026, EANJ launched a Healthcare Member Benefits Program, extending its benefits portfolio.

EANJ's customer base spans small and mid-sized businesses, public-sector employers, and nonprofits across New Jersey — including Kobo Products, Bergen Family Center, and AAA South Jersey — and the organization transitioned leadership in 2024 when Christine Myers succeeded long-serving President John J. Sarno (1995–2024). In 2010, EANJ revised its bylaws to create the Office of President and formed a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA), and in 1973 it expanded from its original North Jersey footprint to statewide coverage, adopting its current name.

Name

employers association of new jersey

Legal name

Employers Association of New Jersey

Website

https://eanj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EANJ is a 109-year-old nonprofit trade association providing HR compliance training, workplace investigations, handbook review, and member benefit plans to New Jersey employers, operated by a six-person staff from Livingston, NJ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Compliance and Employer Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Relations & Employment Practice Advisory (BPAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Compliance, Employment Law & Employee Relations Training (EDABAIAE), Workforce Benefits Administration (Enrollment & Deductions) (BPACAIAF), Workforce Compliance & Employment Law Risk Management (Local Labor Law, Tax, Statutory) (BPACAHAH)

Keywords

• HR compliance training
• Workplace investigations
• Membership trade association
• Employee benefits programs
• HR certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Livingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to HR helpline, legal compliance resources, training discounts, compensation benchmarking, retirement plan solutions, employee assistance programs, and member-only discounts on various services.
2. Training and Certificate Programs: Revenue from HR Law Certificate Program, HR Administration Certificate Program, HR Exam Prep Course, Municipal HR Law, How To Series webinars, HR Compliance Training, and Management Training delivered both in-person and virtually.
3. Workplace Investigations: Hourly fee for independent third-party workplace investigations conducted by seasoned professionals.
4. Handbook Review: One-time fee for employee handbook review for legal compliance.
5. Healthcare Member Benefits: Program provides access to affordable health plans through association membership in Amalgamated Local Union 426, offering large group rates and national PPO network access to member employers.
6. Retirement Savings Plans: Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) for 401(k) and profit sharing, administered through Benefits Consulting Group, providing fiduciary-managed retirement savings options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Employers Association of New Jersey is a nonprofit membership-based trade association that provides New Jersey employers with HR compliance guidance, certificate and training programs (including HR Law, HR Administration, Municipal HR Law, HR Compliance, and Management Training), workplace investigations, handbook review, and member benefit plans such as healthcare, retirement savings (Pooled Employer Plan 401(k)), employee assistance programs, outsourced HR, and compensation consulting. Membership also unlocks access to advocacy, HR alerts, and regulatory updates specific to New Jersey employment law.

Product overview

The Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ) is a nonprofit membership-based trade association providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions to New Jersey employers since 1916. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model, offering educational certificate programs (HR Law Certificate, HR Administration Certificate, Municipal HR Law), training services (HR Compliance, Management, Municipal Training), professional coaching, and membership benefits including healthcare, retirement savings plans, outsourced HR, employee assistance programs, compensation consulting, workplace investigations, and handbook review. EANJ also provides advocacy resources, HR alerts, and newsroom content to keep members informed of regulatory changes. The core value proposition combines direct expert access, customized training delivery, and cost-effective member benefits through strategic partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR Law Certificate Program Five-session live online program providing comprehensive understanding of essential employment laws including wage and hour, anti-discrimination, workplace privacy, and wrongful termination. Pre-approved for 10 HRCI and SHRM-CP/SCP recertification credits. Targeted at HR professionals and managers at NJ employers.
• HR Administration Certificate Program Five-session hybrid (in-person and virtual) program covering leave laws, mandated benefits, and NJ-specific HR compliance requirements. Pre-approved for 10 HRCI and SHRM-CP/SCP recertification credits. For HR practitioners at NJ employers.
• Municipal HR Law Program Three-session course providing comprehensive coverage of legal issues for managing municipal HR with emphasis on risk-based workplace management, EEO law, whistleblowing, and internal investigations. Available to GSMJIF, PEJIF, and CivicPro members.
• HR Exam Prep Course 14-week online self-guided study course preparing candidates for SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI, PHR, SPHR, and aPHR certification exams. Features weekly live sessions, practice exams, flashcards, and student pass rates exceeding the national average.
• HR Compliance Training Live training delivered at client facilities or online covering EEOC compliance, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, whistleblower law, I-9 compliance, interviewing, performance appraisals, and conflict resolution. Customized to client needs.
• Management Training Customized training delivered at client location or online covering supervision skills including communication, harassment prevention, performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, onboarding, and new supervisor training.
• Municipal Training Training for municipal employees, supervisors, and public officials covering supervisory skills, liability training, anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, diversity, ethics training, with DLGS continuing education credits.
• How To Series Monthly one-hour webinar series covering practical HR topics including cannabis law compliance, onboarding, intermittent leave management, internship programs, cybersecurity, delegation, internal investigations, wage deductions, medical documentation, customer service, and military leave.
• Executive Coaching Personalized leadership coaching through partnership with Red Clover, focusing on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, change management, and team performance. Includes DISC assessments.
• Workplace Investigations Independent third-party workplace investigations into employee complaints including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations. Conducted by seasoned professionals with comprehensive fact-finding and objective reporting. Priced hourly.
• Handbook Review Employee handbook review service ensuring policy compliance with current legal requirements. One-time fee of $2,900.
• Healthcare Member Benefits Program Health plan program providing ACA-compliant coverage, large group four tier rates, national PPO network access, and coverage without pre-existing condition limitations, available to member employers of any size. Offered through partnership with Association of United Members and Amalgamated Local Union 426.
• Members Retirement Savings Plan Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) 401(k) and profit sharing plan administered by Benefits Consulting Group, providing fiduciary-managed retirement savings with access to premium investment funds at reduced fees.
• Outsourced HR Flexible HR support through partnership with Red Clover, offering fractional HR leaders for temporary gaps, HR function support, or full HR outsourcing with access to subject matter experts.
• Employee Assistance Program Program managed by Preferred Behavioral Health Group providing 3 in-person counseling sessions, 24/7 hotline, case management, critical incident support, and eLearning tools for employees and families. Over 7,000 covered lives.
• Compensation Services Compensation benchmarking, pay structure design, equal pay analysis, incentive plan design, and total rewards assessments through partnership with Cascade Employers Association.
• HRCI Credits Program Membership benefit offering up to 9 HRCI recertification credits per renewal cycle (3 credits per year of membership), $50 discount on HRCI certification exams, and HRCI Recertification Concierge service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of past HR Administration Certificate Program participants rated it 'Excellent' and would recommend it
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Association of United MembersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026EANJ partners with Association of United Members to offer the Healthcare Member Benefits Program, giving member employers access to affordable health plan options and large group rates previously out of reach for many small and mid-sized businesses. The program offers ACA-compliant coverage with a national PPO network.
• Amalgamated Local Union 426flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026The Healthcare Member Benefits Program allows EANJ members to become Core Financial Members of Amalgamated Local Union 426, which provides pooled coverage and bargaining strength behind the healthcare program, enabling access to large group four tier rates.
• CapCarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCapCare serves as the Membership Manager for the Healthcare Member Benefits Program, providing single-source, turnkey employee healthcare solutions that are affordable and transparent. They provide dedicated concierge representatives for members.
• Red ClovercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEANJ partners with Red Clover to provide personalized executive coaching for leaders and outsourced HR services. Coaching engagements are tailored to the leader's needs and may incorporate tools such as DISC assessments.
• Benefits Consulting Group, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBenefits Consulting Group, Inc. administers the EANJ Retirement Advantage Pooled Employer Plan (PEP), handling most administrative functions and providing fiduciary support for participating employers.
• BCG Securities, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBCG Securities, Inc. serves as co-fiduciary and the PEP's investment fiduciary, responsible for fund selection, ongoing monitoring, and fund replacement. Fund selection follows a fiduciary standard.
• Mid-Atlantic Trust CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMid-Atlantic Trust Company serves as the PEP custodian for the EANJ Retirement Advantage retirement savings plan.
• Preferred Behavioral Health GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPreferred Behavioral Health Group manages EANJ's Employee Assistance Program, providing affordable, comprehensive, statewide assistance to employees and family members including 3 in-person counseling sessions, 24/7 hotline, and case management.
• Cascade Employers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEANJ partners with Cascade Employers Association for compensation solutions, providing full compensation design and analysis services through their compensation experts.
• NIP Group (GSMJIF, PEJIF, CivicPro)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEANJ partners with Joint Insurance Funds (JIFs) including GSMJIF, PEJIF, and CivicPro to provide training for their public entity members. NIP Group covers session costs for eligible members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Insperity: Leading publicly-traded Professional Employer Organization (PEO) offering bundled HR, benefits administration, payroll, and compliance support. Overlaps with EANJ's outsourced HR and benefits administration offerings but serves a national footprint as a scaled, public-market incumbent.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): The dominant national HR professional association offering training, certification (SHRM-CP/SCP), compliance resources, and advocacy. Operates as a broad incumbent across the entire US, overlapping with EANJ's training and HRCI/SHRM credit offerings but at national scale.
• Paychex: National HR/payroll/benefits administration incumbent with PEO services (Paychex Flex). Provides scaled bundled HR services to SMBs that overlap with EANJ's benefits administration and outsourced HR member offerings.
• TriNet: Public PEO providing HR outsourcing, benefits, payroll, and compliance services primarily to SMBs. Comparable to EANJ's outsourced HR and benefits member benefits, but operating as a tech-enabled national incumbent rather than a regional association.

Direct peers

• Employers Association of Florida (EAF): Florida nonprofit employer association providing HR compliance, training, and member benefits to FL employers. Direct category peer with identical nonprofit membership-based operating model focused on a single state.
• Cascade Employers Association: Oregon/Washington-based nonprofit employer association offering HR compliance, training, compensation surveys, and member advisory services. EANJ actively partners with Cascade for compensation services, confirming direct comparable operating model.
• New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA): New Jersey's statewide chamber of commerce, providing HR/legal compliance training, advocacy, and member benefits to NJ employers — overlapping directly with EANJ's core member base and value proposition in the same NJ market.
• Employers Council: Colorado-based nonprofit employer association providing HR training, labor law compliance, workplace investigations, and compensation consulting. Closely comparable membership-based nonprofit model serving regional employers.
• Midwest Employers Council: Nonprofit employer association serving Midwest employers with HR consulting, training, workplace investigations, and compliance support. Direct category peer with same regional nonprofit association model.

Regional players

• New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce: Statewide business advocacy organization in New Jersey providing policy advocacy, training events, and member benefits to NJ employers — overlapping with EANJ's advocacy and employer training footprint within the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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