Human Resources Manager

Description

The Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources management to support the mission and goals of the organization. This role manages the day-to-day operations of the HR department and provides strategic and hands-on leadership in areas including recruitment, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, performance management, and organizational development. The HR Manager ensures that HR policies and practices align with federal, state, and local regulations and foster a positive, productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll and Benefits

• Manage and process      bi-weekly payroll, including payroll setup for new employees.
• Oversee benefits      administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Ensure      accurate payroll records, tax reporting, and compliance with wage and hour      laws.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee      questions regarding pay, benefits, and deductions.

Compliance and Audit Support

• Ensure organizational      compliance with all applicable labor laws and human resources regulations.
• Maintain HR policies,      handbooks, and procedures, updating as needed.
• Provide support for internal and external audits,      ensuring accurate and timely responses.

Recruitment, Onboarding, and Offboarding

• Lead recruitment      efforts to attract, hire, and retain diverse and qualified talent.
• Develop      job descriptions, post job openings, screen candidates, and coordinate      interviews with department managers.
• Design and deliver      onboarding programs to support successful employee integration.
• Manage the termination and offboarding process,      including exit interviews and final documentation.

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Serve as a trusted      resource for employees and managers regarding workplace issues and      concerns.
• Advise management on      performance improvement plans, coaching, and employee development      strategies.
• Lead the annual performance review process and      ensure consistency and fairness.

HR Administration and Records Management

• Maintain accurate and      up-to-date employee records in compliance with retention and privacy      regulations.
• Track and analyze HR      metrics and produce regular reports for leadership.
• Coordinate with      leadership to develop,      implement, and communicate workplace policies.

Health and Safety

• Oversee workplace      health and safety initiatives and maintain required compliance      documentation.
• Serve as a point of      contact for workers’ compensation claims and workplace injury      investigations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in      Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; HR      certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of      progressive HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven      organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge      of employment laws, payroll processes, and benefits administration.
• Strong interpersonal      and communication skills with ability to build trust across all levels of      the organization.
• Proficiency with      HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain      confidentiality, prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently.

Core Competencies

• Leadership &      Collaboration: Ability to      influence and guide staff and managers effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in resolving conflicts and handling      sensitive issues.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains high level of accuracy in records,      reporting, and compliance.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally required to lift or carry items up to      25 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a professional, fast-paced      office environment.

Hours & Attendance

• 37.5 hours per week Monday through Friday 8:30am to      5:00pm