Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to oversee and manage critical functions of our human resources department, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and company culture initiatives. This role is essential to ensuring compliance, employee satisfaction, and alignment with the company’s values and mission.
Duties & Responsibilities
Payroll & Benefits Administration
* Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
* Manage benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.), including annual renewals, open enrollment, and employee communications
* Serve as the primary liaison between the company and benefits providers
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and payroll laws
Employee Relations & Investigations
* Conduct and document employee relations investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
* Provide guidance to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
* Address employee concerns and complaints with professionalism and discretion
* Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbook in accordance with legal requirements and best practices
Culture & Engagement
* Champion company values and lead initiatives to strengthen company culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and employee engagement
* Organize internal events, recognition programs, and culture-building activities
* Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience from start to finish
* Gather and analyze employee feedback (e.g., surveys, exit interviews) to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
* 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including payroll and benefits administration
* Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements
* Demonstrated ability to lead investigations with sensitivity and discretion
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Gusto)
* A proactive, empathetic, and solutions-oriented approach to HR management
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