HR MANAGER - EVENTWORKS

Who You Are

• Move quickly and enjoy staying productive in a busy environment
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Be organized and solutions-focused
• Build trust while holding others accountable
• Confident and steady; able to influence without dominating
• Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities
• Hands-on leader who leads by example

What You’ll Own

• Lead HR through growth, acquisitions, and integrations while keeping daily operations running smoothly
• In the future, build, develop, and mentor a strong HR team while staying engaged in day-to-day work
• Own core HR functions, including:
• Employee onboarding, including background and drug screen review
• Employee relations and coordination of legal matters
• Employment law compliance
• DOT Driver Qualification and FMCSA compliance
• Workers’ Compensation and OSHA-required reporting
• Payroll processing and compliance
• Benefits administration, broker management, and open enrollment
• 401(k) administration and annual audits
• HR metrics, analysis, and reporting
• Performance Management development and tracking

About EventWorks

EventWorks is a premier event rental company known for quality products and outstanding service. Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and execution-focused.

Why This Role

If you like both building and doing, this is a high-impact opportunity. You’ll shape the future of HR while staying close to the work that keeps the business running. If you're energized by challenge and motivated by growth, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Human Resources lead experience, with strong emphasis in:
• Payroll administration
• Benefits management
• 401(k) administration
• Leave of absence management (FMLA and related programs)
• Recruiting and hiring
• Managing or supervising HR staff
• Worker’s Compensation management, OSHA reporting

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll tax regulations
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop clear procedures and documentation

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (Paylocity preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience in a service-based, event, hospitality, logistics, or multi-location environment
• Experience supporting a workforce with a mix of corporate and operational employees
• Experience managing Workers’ Compensation programs and OSHA compliance, particularly in warehouse, logistics, event production, or similar operational environments

Physical & Work Environment

Primarily an office-based role with occasional visits to warehouses or operational environments. Will require extended work hours during peak event seasons or major company initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EventWorks, a Quest Events company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.