HR Manager

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• ·Process payroll to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration, deductions, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable laws and internal controls.
• ·Serve as a resource to employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, payroll, compensation, and workplace practices.
• ·Prepare HR reports, audits, and analysis related to benefits, payroll, compensation, training, and other workforce metrics.
• ·Manage HR systems and data to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting.
• ·Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, open enrollment coordination, vendor communication, and employee education.
• ·Administer retirement plans, including 401(a), 403(b), and 457(b), by processing transactions, coordinating with vendors, and responding to employee questions.
• ·Serve as the Local Plan Administrator by maintaining plan records, coordinating required actions, and supporting retirement plan administration activities.

Compensation and Data Insights Management

• ·Support compensation administration, including salary reviews, market pricing, job evaluations, pay changes, incentive administration, and maintenance of compensation data.
• ·Tracks HR metrics and analyzes trends in compensation, turnover, and engagement to guide strategic decisions.
• ·Supports VP of HR in the preparation of compensation-related materials, data, and supporting analysis for Executive Leadership and Compensation Committee meetings.
• ·Support performance management activities, employee relations matters, and workplace investigations as needed, including documentation, follow-up, and coordination.
• ·Assist with HR-related budget preparation by compiling data, tracking costs, and supporting the annual budgeting process.

Compliance

• ·Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, records, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• ·Support compliance activities, including required notices, filings, audits, and response to regulatory changes.
• ·Perform other related duties as assigned.
• ·Prepare and provide HR data and documentation for Form 990, workers’ compensation audits, and other regulatory or audit requests.

Talent Management & Culture

·Coordinate full-cycle recruiting and onboarding activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, preparing offer and onboarding materials, and supporting new hire setup.

·Administer day-to-day talent management activities, including performance review administration, tracking development plans, supporting talent review meetings, and maintaining related documentation.

·Work closely with managers to address day-to-day employee matters, reinforce workplace expectations, and support a positive and productive work environment.

·Coordinate and support employee engagement, recognition, and retention activities, including communications, event planning, feedback collection, and follow-up actions.

·Provide practical support to managers on employee development, team issues, and routine workplace concerns, and help ensure consistent follow-through on action items.

Requirements

• ·Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• ·Minimum of 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including direct experience in benefits, payroll, compensation, and training and development.
• ·Working knowledge of applicable federal, multi-state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• ·Experience administering HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
• ·Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• ·Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• ·Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• ·Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

Summary

The HR Manager is responsible for administering key human resources functions, with primary accountability for benefits, multi-state payroll, compensation, and training. This role works closely with the VP of Human Resources and leadership to support a compliant, efficient, and employee-centered workplace by ensuring HR programs, processes, and day-to-day activities are carried out accurately and effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong operational HR experience, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.