HR & Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full-cycle payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain employee records and payroll data within the HRIS system.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and partner with employees and leadership on payroll-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Lead recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions across the manufacturing site.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Manage the full hiring process, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Develop initiatives to attract and retain top talent in a competitive labor market.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management on workplace matters.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Coach managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Foster a positive culture focused on accountability, communication, and engagement.
• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions.
• Career coordination open enrollment activities and assist employees with benefit elections and changes.
• Partner with benefit providers and brokers to ensure effective program administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR documentation.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Stay current on changing employment regulations and recommend policy updates as needed.
• Lead performance review processes and support leadership in employee development planning.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives that promote retention and a strong workplace culture.
• Support training and development efforts across the organization.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend strategies to improve employee satisfaction and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Prior HR experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration and employment law.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms such as Paylocity, Paycom, Paycor, or similar systems.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting a multi-shift manufacturing workforce.
• Experience implementing employee engagement or retention initiatives.