Manage and hold accountabilities for all aspects of payroll including electronic timekeeping and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in timesheet submissions, computing wages and deductions, and processing against a semi-monthly schedule
Serve as the point of contact for all payroll inquiries and tax-related issues
Oversee the HRIS (data management, troubleshooting, reports/dashboards, system upgrades) and ensure data integrity and user support
Lead administration of workers’ compensation, insurance audits, and related reporting requirements
Direct all benefits administration, including vendor relationships, open enrollment, reconciliation of billing, and employee communications
Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain compliance with all benefits regulations
Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to inform salary structures and role leveling
Support the planning and execution of total rewards programs, including wellness initiatives, retirement plans, and employee recognition efforts
Partner with the VP, HR to drive a workplace culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability
Serve as a liaison to the Employee Engagement Committee and implement feedback loops to strengthen morale, recognition, and internal communication
Work closely with the HR Generalist and people managers to provide performance management guidance and resolution to line management
Manage first-tier employee relations issues and performance improvement plans
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource local, state and federal requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records
Develop, implement, and maintain employee policies and procedures; lead annual handbook updates
Manage HR data systems and employee records across the employee lifecycle
Provide KPI reports and trend analysis to the VP, People & Culture
Advise and coach people managers on employee relations, feedback conversations, documentation, and performance challenges
Facilitate all staff meetings and prepare the required materials
Manage related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with a Business or Human Resources focus or equivalent work experience
Professional Certification in Human Resources, HR Management preferred
5-10 years progressive HR experience
At least 3+ years experience managing payroll, HRIS, benefits
Direct experience in UKG highly preferred, but not required
Ability to work independently in achieving results consistently on deadline
Proven experience developing and implementing talent programs
Supervisory experience required
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Experience with Talent Acquisition System (ATS)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ethics
Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations
Ability to manage complex, highly confidential data and matters with high attention to detail