Human Resources Manager

The HR Manager will be a key hands‑on partner for the business. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills with hands‑on multi‑state payroll expertise, and is comfortable owning HR operations end‑to‑end without a team to delegate to. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems directly, and bringing structure and rigor to HR processes across a distributed, multi‑state workforce. Key Responsibilities Payroll & Compliance Own and manage multi‑state payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all applicable states and jurisdictions Monitor and interpret multi‑state employment law, wage & hour regulations, and tax requirements; ensure company policies and practices remain compliant Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including required labor law postings and multi‑state notice requirements HR Analytics & Reporting Analyze HR and payroll data (turnover, compensation, headcount, overtime, benefits utilization, etc.) to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership Build and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and metrics to support data‑driven decision‑making Manage HRIS system administration, data integrity, and process improvements Talent Acquisition Manage full‑cycle recruiting for open roles: writing job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build effective interview processes Own the offer and pre‑employment process, including background checks and offer negotiation support Employee Relations & Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution Design and lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and action planning Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, best practices, and workplace concerns Administer benefits programs, leave of absence (FMLA, state‑specific leave laws), and workers' compensation processes Support annual open enrollment, benefits renewals, and vendor relationships Assist with compensation benchmarking and pay equity analysis Talent Management & Development Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, offboarding, and compliance documentation Coordinate performance review cycles and support managers on goal‑setting and feedback processes Identify training needs and coordinate or deliver learning & development programs Policy & HR Operations Develop, update, and maintain the employee handbook and HR policies to reflect current law and best practice Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and personnel files Lead or support HR projects and process improvements independently, without relying on a team of direct reports Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) PHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification 7‑15+ years of progressive HR experience as a well‑rounded HR generalist, including demonstrated ownership of multi‑state payroll Hands‑on experience across recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management Strong working knowledge of payroll systems Proven analytical skills — comfortable working in Excel/Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) and translating data into insights Solid understanding of multi‑state employment law, wage & hour compliance, and payroll tax requirements Experience working independently as an individual contributor, managing competing priorities without a team Strong communication skills and sound judgment handling confidential and sensitive information Experience in a high‑growth or multi‑entity organization #J-18808-Ljbffr