MRA - The Management Association

HR Operations Manager

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Janesville, WI, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Professional Services

The Role

Oversee HR operations, maintain HRIS data integrity, lead payroll processing and validation, manage onboarding/offboarding and employee records, ensure compliance, improve HR processes, generate HR metrics, supervise HR staff, partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and vendors to support HR systems and benefits operations, and provide training and documentation.

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LeMans Corporation
HR Operations Manager
Janesville, WI
OverviewThe HR Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role ensures the efficient delivery of HR services, compliance with policies and regulations, and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes. The HR Operations Manager acts as a strategic partner to HR leadership and collaborates across departments to support organizational goals.
This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days in the office each month based on business needs. Job Functions

Manage and maintain HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Lead system upgrades, implementations and integrations
Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision-making
Lead the day-to-day payroll activities and provide senior-level support to the payroll processing team
Act as quality assurance by providing the final validation of payroll processing
Considered the subject matter expert for payroll and time
Develop, document and improve HR processes and workflows
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
Support internal audits and manage risk mitigation strategies
Oversee onboarding, offboarding and employee records management
Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to streamline hiring and transition processes
Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee changes (e.g., promotions, transfers, terminations)
Support relationships with HR vendors (e.g., background checks, benefits administration)
Support benefits and payroll operations in collaboration with Finance and external providers
Supervise HR Advisors and Specialists as applicable
Provide training and guidance on HR systems and processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational initiatives
Maintains strict confidentiailty
Performs other duties and/or tasks as assigned

SkillsSkillsSkillProficiency LevelINTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to build rapport with team members through concise, articulate verbal and written communication.ExcellentCONFIDENTIALITY AND INTEGRITY: Maintains strict confidence dealing with sensitive information or situations and exercises a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others.ExcellentLEADERSHIP: Provides clear direction and purpose while empowering employees to achieve objectives. Motivates, mentors, and develops employees. ExcellentVERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Demonstrates the ability to be concise, articulate, and adapt the communication style to a specific audience with materials that are well-written and easy to understand.ExcellentSpecialized SkillsSkillProficiency LevelKnowledge of HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP. UKG)ExcellentAbility to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvementsExcellentAnalytical, organizational, and communication skillsExcellent Required Qualifications and EducationEducation LevelDetailsBachelor's DegreeHuman Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)Experience LevelDetails4-6 YearsProgressive HR experience, including operations or systems managementOtherExperience with compliance and employment lawCertificationDetailsOtherSix Sigma certification preferred Physical DemandsPhysical DemandFrequencyMust be able to sit for 7+ hours a dayFrequentlyMust be mobile within an office space to access file cabinets, office and/or computer equipment OccasionallyMust be able to communicate verbally and writtenFrequentlyMust be able to read from a screenFrequentlyReasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DisclaimerNothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
4-6 years progressive HR experience including operations or systems management
Experience managing and maintaining HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, UKG)
Experience leading HRIS/system upgrades, implementations, and integrations
Subject matter expertise in payroll and time systems; lead and validate payroll processing
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance
Ability to generate and analyze HR metrics and reports
Experience with onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management
Experience partnering with Finance and external vendors for benefits and payroll operations
Supervisory experience or ability to supervise HR Advisors and Specialists
Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Maintains strict confidentiality handling sensitive information
Six Sigma certification
Master's degree

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HQ: Waukesha, WI

What We Do

MRA - The Management Association is a nonprofit employer association that provides comprehensive HR services, including recruitment, advice, training, and development, to over 5,000 member companies.