Description
Position Function:
The HR Manager is a key contributor to the Human Resources team, responsible for supporting and advancing organizational goals through effective people strategies and operational excellence. This role requires a well-rounded HR professional with strong experience in benefits administration and working knowledge across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and compensation. The HR Manager plays a critical role in fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing work environment while ensuring HR processes are efficient, employee-centered, and aligned with the organization’s mission.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree in degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Three to five years of experience in benefits administration or related HR functions . Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits platforms required. Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including ACA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and workers’ compensation.
Functional:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Key Expectations/Responsibilities
Employee Relations, Compliance & Organizational Support
- Partner with HR team members to address employee concerns, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
- Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and staff on HR-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
- Support leave administration, accommodations, and workers’ compensation processes.
Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Workforce Development
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent.
- Support the recruiter in formulating and approving candidate and employee offers.
- Oversee and support the organization’s intern program.
Benefits Compensation & Employee Experience
- Serve as the primary liaison with benefit vendors, brokers, retirement administrators, and payroll.
- Administer and monitor employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
- Coordinate annual benefits enrollment and benefits-related events, including the benefits fair.
- Provide responsive support to employees regarding benefits and develop tools to enhance understanding of offerings.
- Audit benefits processes and reports to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Design and support employee wellness initiatives.
- Support and help operationalize the organization’s compensation model, including job classifications, pay grades, and salary adjustments.
- Partner with leadership to ensure compensation practices are equitable, competitive, and aligned with organizational philosophy and budget.
- Assist in compensation analysis, audits, and reporting to promote consistency and data integrity.
Performance Management & Training Support
- Support the performance management process and provide guidance to managers on performance-related matters.
- Coach leaders on effective feedback, documentation, and employee development strategies.
HR Operations, Data & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, update, and document standard operating procedures.
- Cross-train HR team members to ensure continuity of operations.
- Generate reports and analyze HR data to support decision-making and organizational insights.
- Support broader agency initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Three to five years of experience in benefits administration or related HR functions . Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits platforms required. Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including ACA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and workers’ compensation.
Functional:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and work both independently and collaboratively.
