Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly organized Human Resources/Payroll Manager to oversee all aspects of Human Resources operations while ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and payroll processing for a workforce of 150+ employees.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of driving HR initiatives, improving processes, and supporting organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Human Resources functions and daily HR operations.
• Lead and manage the onboarding process to ensure a seamless and timely experience for new employees.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, employee relations matters, and policy implementation.
• Manage and support employee performance management processes.
• Process and oversee weekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees, supporting a workforce of at least 150 employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Establish and track success metrics to ensure projects and initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by enhancing HR and project management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues while developing effective solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders across the organization to support business objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the HR Generalist, Recruiting Coordinator, and Recruiting Assistant to foster professional growth and team effectiveness.
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience managing all aspects of Human Resources.
• Extensive payroll management experience, including weekly payroll processing for 150+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR policies, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience with risk and issue management.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring HR team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
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Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP). Preferred.
• Experience implementing process improvements and HR best practices.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
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Ideal Candidate: A proactive HR leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, possesses strong payroll expertise, and is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and supporting organizational success.