Human Resources Manager

HGA Support Services has been providing support to persons with disabilities for over 30 years, and some of our staff have been here from the very beginning. At HGA, we value the skills, attitude, and dedication our staff bring to their work each day. We are committed to supporting our direct care professionals and ABA technicians by ensuring that they have the resources, support, and training they need to be exceptional. Full time employees are eligible for benefits, including a no cost medical plan, life insurance, and short-term disability. HGA offers a competitive wage scale, annual retention and longevity bonuses, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. Almost every member of our current leadership team started out providing direct care before moving up into management. At HGA we follow the culture of Gentle Teaching. No matter where you work or what you do at HGA, we expect that you will consistently act in a way that makes those around you feel safe, loved, loving, and engaged. Whether you are interested in working with adults with disabilities in residential settings or as an applied behavior analysis (ABA) technician working with children with autism, you will need: a sense of adventure humility compassion “a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. Both ABA technicians and those providing direct support in a residential or community setting must also have: good verbal, written, and listening communication skills the ability to carefully document data and information ABA technicians must also enjoy working with children, have patience, be detail orientated, conscientious, purpose driven, caring, professional, and adaptable. From the HGA Staff: “It’s simple! I love working for HGA because the company provides me with an outstanding team of superiors. The communication is amazing and the management team (ZF) goes above and beyond for staff. I’ve seen how everyone interacts with residents and I’m at ease knowing that their rights are not only protected but respected as well. The pay is fair and the company allows flexibility with scheduling while being able to maintain equality amongst staff. I’m only part time but I love that I’m able to pick up extra shifts if needed. The homes are very welcome and pretty clean. I plan on sticking around for a while.” — Jennifer Jones Department: Human Resources Location: Muskegon, MI — In Person Reports To: CEO FLSA Status: Exempt Direct Reports: Recruiting Specialist and Maintenance Department Position Summary HGA Support Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee the organization’s human resources functions. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and managers while ensuring HR practices align with organizational goals, policies, and applicable employment laws and regulations. The Human Resources Manager will oversee a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, training, employee records, and payroll oversight. This position serves as a strategic partner to organizational leadership and provides guidance and support on HR-related matters. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Management Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees regarding HR-related matters. Manage employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Oversee employee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes. Manage employee performance evaluation initiatives. Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems. Coordinate employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and leave programs. Support audits, regulatory inspections, and legal compliance initiatives. Talent Acquisition & Retention Develop workforce planning and succession planning strategies. Promote employee engagement and retention initiatives. Collaborate with department leaders to identify staffing needs and organizational development opportunities. Payroll Oversight Oversee the organization's payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation. Review and approve payroll data, including hours worked, pay adjustments, bonuses, and deductions. Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies. Monitor payroll reports, audits, and reconciliations to maintain accuracy and compliance. Manage employee payroll-related inquiries and assist with issue resolution. Ensure proper administration of garnishments, deductions, benefit contributions, and tax withholdings. Collaborate with Finance to support payroll reporting. Maintain confidentiality of employee information and payroll records. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of progressive human resources experience HR management or supervisory experience preferred. Experience with payroll administration. Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll regulations, and benefits administration. Leadership & Team Management Payroll Expertise Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution #J-18808-Ljbffr