Manager, Human Resources

About The Role

The Human Resources Manager will lead and execute a broad range of HR functions to ensure efficient operations and a positive employee experience within a professional accounting firm environment.

Key Objectives

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with firm leadership and external Human Capital teams to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, programs, and best practices that support culture, compliance, and business objectives.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and execute effective hiring strategies.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and support benefits enrollment.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Lead and administer the performance review process, ensuring consistency and timeliness.
• Support managers in performance management, employee engagement, and development planning.
• Drive employee growth initiatives, including training, leadership development, and career pathing.
• Contribute to building a strong pipeline of future leaders within the firm.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• Manage employee relations matters, including documentation, investigations, and resolution of issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives and day-to-day support.

Payroll & Benefits Oversight

• Provide oversight of payroll processes, including reviewing payroll data, conducting prechecks, and ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and audit payroll inputs such as time tracking, PTO balances, and adjustments.
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
• Support benefits administration, including new hire enrollment and open enrollment processes (Note: This role oversees payroll accuracy but does not directly process payroll).

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage HRIS systems to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct internal audits (e.g., I-9, Department of Labor compliance) to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws in partnership with HR compliance teams.
• Review time and attendance records, resolve discrepancies, and manage PTO tracking and reporting.

Programs & Organizational Initiatives

• Design and implement HR programs such as employee engagement, wellness, and leadership development initiatives.
• Coordinate training sessions and professional development activities.
• Support organizational initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and HRIS implementations.
• Lead HR-related projects and continuous improvement efforts.