Human Resources Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee and support the full scope of the Human Resources function. This role serves as a trusted resource to employees, managers, and leadership while helping ensure HR programs, policies, and practices are administered consistently, professionally, and in compliance with applicable employment laws. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader with strong employee relations experience, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support both day-to-day HR operations and broader organizational initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Model and instill company mission and values throughout the organization
• Oversee and support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, employee changes, performance management, development, retention, and offboarding.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and practices that support organizational objectives and comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Serve as a primary resource for employee relations matters, including coaching managers, addressing workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and recommending appropriate corrective action.
• Partner with the Recruiter and hiring managers to support recruitment efforts, including job postings, screening questions, candidate screening, interview coordination, and related hiring activities as needed.
• Manage the offer, pre-employment screening, and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and professional transition for all new hires.
• Coordinate with the Director of Human Resources to update, revise, and maintain accurate job descriptions across the organization.
• Administer benefits, leave management, and payroll-related processes in collaboration with the HR team, carriers, and other external partners.
• Manage the annual open enrollment process and coordinate with the Director of Human Resources and benefits broker regarding plan design, rate negotiations, employee communications, and recommendations.
• Serve as a backup for payroll processing, remain current on payroll system and process updates, and process all companywide payrolls on at least a quarterly basis.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, leave laws, workplace accommodations, anti-discrimination requirements, recordkeeping obligations, and required postings.
• Manage annual compliance reporting and submission requirements, including OSHA 300 logs, EEO-1 reporting, and other applicable filings.
• Coordinate with department heads and the Director of Human Resources to administer the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, employee development plans, disciplinary actions, and related documentation.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives related to compliance, leadership development, workplace conduct, safety, and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, ensuring confidentiality, consistency, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, workflows, and data integrity; review HR metrics prepared by the HR Generalist and coordinate with the HR Generalist and Director of Human Resources on action plans and process improvements.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture-building initiatives that foster a professional, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, succession planning, employee retention, and HR best practices.
• Coordinate and support workplace investigations, unemployment claims, workers’ compensation matters, employee leaves, accommodations, and other sensitive HR matters.
• Stay current on HR trends, employment law updates, and best practices, and recommend improvements to HR programs and processes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as necessary