HR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Operations & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll, benefits, and people operations for a multi-state workforce. This dual-function leader will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and service excellence across every stage of the employee lifecycle.

You'll lead a small team of HR and Payroll professionals, manage the company's HRIS and payroll systems, and serve as a key advisor to leadership — bringing insight, structure, and accountability as we continue to grow.

What You'll Do

Payroll (Primary Focus) :

Oversee end-to-end weekly payroll for ~250 nonexempt employees across multiple states.

Review, audit, and input payroll data accurately and on time, including commissions and special pay scenarios.

Handle year-end reporting (W-2s, 401(k), taxes, ACA, EEO-1, etc.) and ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements.

Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies with professionalism and accuracy.

Monitor regulatory updates and drive necessary process and system changes.

H R Operations :

Manage employee onboarding, including background checks, I-9 compliance, and new-hire orientation.

Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems; establish quality control and audit processes.

Partner with leadership to analyze workforce data, produce KPI dashboards, and provide insights for decision-making.

Oversee benefits administration, vendor coordination, and reconciliations.

Lead, coach, and develop HR / Payroll team members, fostering a culture of service and accountability.

What You'll Bring

6+ years of combined HR and / or Payroll experience, including 3+ years managing multi-state payroll or shared services operations.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, macros, large-volume data analysis).

Proven experience implementing and managing HRIS / Payroll systems and improving process efficiency.

Strong grasp of employment and payroll compliance at both state and federal levels.

Project management experience — from systems rollouts to process design.