Human Resources and Payroll Manager

HorizonWest Landscape Services Inc is hiring a Human Resources and Payroll Manager to support a growing organization with office and field teams. This hybrid, home-and-office role helps run the full employee lifecycle, from weekly payroll and compliance to hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day people guidance for managers. What You’ll Do Process weekly payroll for office and field employees, including overtime, deductions, and prevailing wage rates on federally funded jobs. Support hiring by creating job descriptions, managing job board postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations alongside hiring managers. Lead onboarding activities, including I-9 and E-Verify, completion of required tax forms, policy acknowledgments, and Safety Manual orientation. Administer ICHRA (Individual Coverage HRA) and other benefits, including employee onboarding into the ICHRA, annual notices, reimbursement substantiation, and COBRA. Track PTO and sick leave for all staff and ensure ongoing compliance with company policy. Maintain personnel files and support internal audits of employee documentation. Manage the employee handbook and recommend policy updates as the company grows. Handle workers’ compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work efforts with the insurance carrier. Partner with managers on performance reviews, coaching, discipline, separations, and exit interviews. Help resolve interdepartmental staff issues and maintain clear communication between office and field teams. Keep required postings, new hire reporting, and payroll tax filings on schedule. Handle all employee matters with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity. What You Bring 4+ years of HR and payroll experience, ideally involving an hourly field workforce. Working knowledge of FLSA , I-9 , E-Verify , US employment law, and Florida employment requirements. Experience running payroll on a platform such as Paycom , Workday , or similar, with a focus on accurate HR recordkeeping. Proficiency with Microsoft Office . Strong communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and the discretion to manage sensitive information. Strong organization, follow-through, and demonstrated ability to lead and work across teams. Tools and Technologies Paycom , Workday Microsoft Office I-9 , E-Verify ICHRA , COBRA Nice to Have SHRM-CP , PHR , or a payroll certification. Experience with construction or landscape companies. Experience with prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) payroll. Experience administering an ICHRA or other HRA. Bilingual English and Spanish. Benefits Competitive salary and compensation. Dental insurance, vision insurance, and health insurance. Health coverage through an ICHRA , plus paid time off and holidays. Opportunity for advancement. Paid time off. A company phone. Location: Winter Garden, FL (hybrid). Work environment: home and office based. #J-18808-Ljbffr