Human Resources Manager

Position: HR Manager Compensation: $100,00-110,000 Location: Nashville, TN Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to support a growing organization of approximately 165 employees. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lean HR environment and is comfortable managing a broad range of HR responsibilities directly rather than relying on separate departments or centers of excellence. The HR Manager will serve as a key resource for employees and leadership while overseeing employee relations, compliance, benefits, payroll coordination, vendor relationships, policies, and day-to-day HR operations. Responsibilities Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, policies, performance, and workplace matters Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary matters, documentation, and policy interpretation Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and monitor regulatory changes Partner with outside legal and HR advisors when additional guidance is needed Oversee benefits administration, including health and welfare plans and 401(k) programs Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, TPAs, recordkeepers, payroll providers, and other HR vendors Coordinate the payroll process, including reviewing payroll for accuracy, managing employee changes and deductions, and working with the payroll provider Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, employee records, and the employee handbook Support general HR operations, employee questions, and ongoing HR initiatives Partner with leadership to identify HR needs and provide practical solutions Coordinate with outside partners supporting a small international employee population as needed Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information Qualifications 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience preferred Strong hands-on generalist experience within a small or lean HR environment Strong employee relations, HR compliance, and employment law knowledge Experience with benefits administration and 401(k) plans Experience overseeing and reviewing payroll processes Strong vendor management experience Experience working with HRIS, payroll, benefits, and retirement systems Paylocity experience is strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred SHRM, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus International HR exposure is a plus but not required Retail HR experience is a plus Benefits Medical coverage with both a traditional PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan option Dental and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company match of 50% of the first 6% contributed Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance Company-paid short-term disability coverage Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage 10 paid holidays annually Paid time off starting at 13 days annually , increasing with tenure Employee discounts on company products and retail offerings