HR and Payroll Manager

About the Role

Capstone is seeking a highly organized and strategic Human Resources and Payroll Manager to oversee the dual functions of employee administration and financial compensation, ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. This role manages HRIS systems, handles tax withholdings, onboarding/offboarding, and employee records, while driving improvements to payroll efficiencies and HR procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with 5+ years of experience directing full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management.
• Proven expertise in ensuring FLSA compliance, processing multi-grant payrolls, and utilizing platforms like ADP.
• Adept at resolving complex inquiries and building strong, employee-focused workplace cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in HR, Accounting, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional.
• SHRM Certification, preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of combined experience in HR Management and Payroll Management and Administration.
• Experience with labor relations/management and working with a unionized workforce.
• Significant knowledge of and experience in benefits administration.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Staff supervision and team management experience.
• Payroll and/or HRIS management experience.
• Social services/nonprofit experience and understanding of grant funded programming, preferred but not required.

Schedule & Location

The Human Resources and Payroll Manager works onsite at our Barre, Vermont office during regular business hours, with some schedule flexibility and hybrid schedule options available on an ad hoc basis. Please note that this is not a fully remote position.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time position, offering a starting annualized salary of $80,000 - $85,000, as well as paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits.