HR Manager

About the role

A growing, mission-driven organization with 200+ employees is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to shape HR strategy while remaining hands-on across all areas of Human Resources. The position is designed as a succession opportunity for someone looking to grow into broader HR leadership over time.

Responsibilities

• Own the payroll process utilizing UKG while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and coaching initiatives.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and talent acquisition efforts.
• Administer employee benefits, including open enrollment and ongoing benefits support.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, and performance management processes, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Partner with leadership on organizational development, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Support HR reporting, HRIS management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship while helping build and develop the HR function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong payroll experience with UKG preferred.
• Experience managing employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management.
• Ability to build HR processes and partner with leaders across the organization.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.