Senior HR Operations Manager

Senior HR ManagerThis is a hands-on operational leadership seat for an established organization of roughly 250 employees. You will develop and own an HR department overseeing payroll, benefits, compliance, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and much more.It is a build-out tactical opportunity: the person in this seat will consolidate functions currently spread across other departments, own them at an operational level, and over time hire and lead a small team beneath them. Strong candidates will bring genuine payroll and benefits depth alongside the ability to manage talent and employee relations, not a purely generalist background.Payroll Administration:Oversee and audit bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 250 employeesEnsure accuracy, timeliness, and proper controls across each pay cycleServe as escalation point for payroll questions and discrepanciesBenefits Administration:Manage annual benefits renewals across health, dental, vision, and 401(k)Lead Open Enrollment end to end, including employee communication and educationGuide employees through benefits options and act as the main point of contact for benefits questions401(k) and Retirement:Act as primary contact for the 401(k) brokerEnsure timely employee deferrals, employer matches, and accurate loan administrationMaintain a strong working relationship with the retirement plan partnerCompliance and Reporting:Maintain compliance with ACA, FMLA, ERISA, and applicable federal and state labor lawsKeep accurate, audit-ready records and support internal and external auditsReport on HR metrics to support decision-makingTalent Acquisition and Employee Relations:Manage the recruitment and selection process across the organizationOversee employee relations, addressing demands, grievances, and workplace concernsServe as a bridge between management and employees to support a positive work environmentVendor and Broker Management:Manage relationships with brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administratorsCoordinate vendor deliverables, renewals, and service issuesTeam Build-Out and Operations:Oversee onboarding and support talent needs at an operational levelHire, develop, and lead a payroll clerk and a benefits administration associate as the function growsBring structure and ownership to functions currently distributed across other teamsRequirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of HR management experience with demonstrated depth in payroll and benefits administrationStrong working knowledge of compliance frameworks including ACA, FMLA, and ERISAProven experience managing vendors, brokers, carriers, and third-party administratorsExperience overseeing or auditing multi-cycle payroll for an organization of scaleExperience managing talent acquisition and employee relationsAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive informationStrong communication skills and the ability to operate as a department head, not a sole processorHR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferredExperience with Paychex is a plusWhy choose Addison Group?Pay: We negotiate high salaries using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and 401k.Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment.Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers.Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home.Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation.Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.