LHH is seeking a hands on, highly experienced HR Manager for our client to lead core HR operations while actively contributing to long term organizational growth. This role is both strategic and tactical — ideal for someone who is comfortable managing a small team, directly executing essential HR processes, and collaborating with leadership across the organization.

You’ll manage critical functions such as payroll, benefits, employee relations, and in house recruiting, while upholding a culture built on accountability, service, and pro labor values.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the HR Generalist and HRIS Analyst

• Lead by example in a highly hands on HR environment

Payroll

• Initially process payroll directly; later oversee the function once staff is in place

• Utilize Paylocity (experience preferred but not required)

Recruitment

• Manage full cycle recruiting for all roles

• Build and eventually oversee an internal recruitment structure

• Conduct fair, consistent phone screenings aligned with organizational standards

Benefits Administration

• Manage benefit programs including open enrollment, carrier coordination, STD/LTD, FMLA, and special enrollment changes

• Liaise with brokers and benefit carriers

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters

• Navigate union processes with respect for collective bargaining guidelines

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support organizational compliance across payroll, labor law, benefits, and internal policy

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
  

Qualifications
Required

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive HR experience

• Minimum 3+ years of HR leadership experience

• Strong hands on payroll knowledge (Paylocity a plus)

• Comprehensive benefits administration experience

• Excellent employee relations and communication skills
  

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit or unionized environments

• Ability to work hands on while also supervising and developing a small HR team

Pay/Benefits:

• $38/hr - $46/hr depending on experience

• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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