HR Manager – Full‑Cycle Payroll & HR Operations

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Manager / HR Administrator to independently manage payroll processing and all human‑resources functions from start to finish. The role is office‑based in the United States and requires a self‑starter who can work autonomously, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and support employee needs.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment: manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to interviewing and collaborating with department heads.
• Onboarding & offboarding: oversee new‑hire orientation, documentation, integration, and exit processes including final paychecks.
• Benefits administration: enroll employees, process changes, and respond to inquiries for health, retirement, and other plans.
• HRIS management: maintain accurate employee records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Performance management: support development and coordination of performance reviews.
• Employee relations: act as primary contact for issues, providing guidance while ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Compliance: monitor labor law changes, update policies, and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
• Payroll management: process weekly payroll, calculate wages, deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings; maintain records and resolve inquiries.
• Certified payroll: prepare, review, and submit weekly certified payroll reports, ensuring compliance with prevailing‑wage requirements and the Davis‑Bacon Act.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple HR functions simultaneously.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and support project completion.

Required skills

• Experience with HRIS for employee data management.
• Proficiency in payroll processing and certified payroll reporting.
• Solid understanding of benefits administration and compliance requirements.