Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the people operations function for a multi-location medical practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This onsite role serves as a key partner to physicians and staff, balancing day-to-day HR execution with thoughtful guidance on workforce planning, employee support, and organizational effectiveness. The position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can manage competing priorities, protect confidentiality, and help build a strong, engaged workplace culture.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full scope of human resources activities across four practice locations, ensuring consistent support for employees and leadership.

• Administer bi-weekly payroll with accuracy, monitor timekeeping records, and review employee expense submissions for proper processing.

• Lead recruitment efforts from candidate sourcing through offer completion, including interviews, selection coordination, and pre-employment steps.

• Coordinate onboarding for new employees, deliver orientation activities, and maintain employment eligibility documentation in compliance with regulations.

• Oversee benefits programs by managing enrollments, renewals, vendor relationships, employee education, and annual open enrollment activities.

• Track and administer leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, COBRA matters, and other employee support processes in accordance with applicable laws.

• Maintain HR systems and employee records, serving as the internal administrator for relevant HRIS modules and updating information as needed.

• Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, corrective action, and broader people-management decisions.

• Promote employee engagement through recognition efforts, appreciation initiatives, policy communication, and culture-building events.

• Partner with practice leadership on HR strategy, compliance, special projects, and workforce practices that align with business goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• HR certification with strong attention to detail is required.

• At least 10 years of progressive human resources experience with broad generalist responsibility is required.

• Strong working knowledge of payroll administration, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and performance management is required.

• Experience using HRIS platforms, including systems that support payroll, benefits, recruiting, timekeeping, and learning functions, is preferred.

• Excellent judgment, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly, are required.

• Ability to travel between office locations as needed, along with a valid driver’s license, is required.

• Familiarity with healthcare practice environments is preferred.

UKG system experience a plus - HR, Payroll, Timekeeping, Recruiting, and the Performance Management modules implemented