HR & Payroll Manager

HR & Payroll Manager Pay: $80,000 - $85,000 per year Work Location: Houston, TX | In Person About Adara Communities Adara Communities is a family-owned multifamily property management company with more than 40 years of industry experience. With communities across multiple markets, we combine our established industry expertise with a forward-thinking approach to technology, operations, customer service, and community living. We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to join our Human Resources team. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility across payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, performance management, HRIS administration, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable handling sensitive employee matters, partnering with managers and leadership, and ensuring HR processes are accurate, consistent, and compliant. Key Responsibilities Oversee and guide payroll and benefits functions, partnering with payroll and benefits team members to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Review and approve employee pay increases, promotions, demotions, and other compensation adjustments. Lead employee relations matters, including coaching managers on corrective actions, reviewing disciplinary documentation, and conducting or advising on terminations and exit interviews. Serve as a point of escalation for sensitive employee concerns and workplace conflicts. Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and documentation standards. Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, including candidate screening, interview coordination, offer approvals, and other hiring needs. Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience. Support performance management initiatives, including performance reviews, performance improvement plans, coaching, and disciplinary procedures. Assist with the development and refinement of HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Maintain and audit employee information within the HRIS to ensure records are accurate, complete, and up to date. Support payroll-related processes and assist with resolving employee and manager questions regarding pay and payroll matters. Collaborate with leadership on strategic HR initiatives, employee retention efforts, and cross-functional projects. Participate in special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required. Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience , including hands-on exposure to payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Previous experience in a lead, supervisory, or HR management capacity strongly preferred. Paycom experience strongly preferred , including experience with payroll, employee records, onboarding, reporting, and HRIS functions. Experience within multifamily property management, property management, real estate, or a similar multi-location industry highly preferred. Experience supporting a multi-site or geographically dispersed workforce is a plus. Strong working knowledge of employment laws, compensation practices, employee relations, payroll, benefits, and general HR processes. Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working in a fully in-office environment . What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who can confidently balance the operational and people-focused sides of HR . The successful candidate will be approachable and professional while also being comfortable making decisions, holding others accountable, navigating difficult conversations, and maintaining consistent HR practices across the organization. The right person will be hands-on, organized, and comfortable moving between payroll and HRIS matters, employee relations, recruiting, manager support, and day-to-day HR operations. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr