Director of HR & Payroll

Our client is seeking a Director of Human Resources & Payroll to lead all human resources and payroll functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, policy development, performance management, and payroll operations. This hands-on leadership role partners with management to support employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational effectiveness across multiple locations. 

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management.
• Develop and administer HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain employee records and ensure confidentiality.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Oversee employment documentation, background checks, and new hire orientation.

Payroll & Benefits

• Administer and process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Manage employee benefits programs, enrollments, and employee communications.
• Coordinate payroll reporting and maintain payroll records.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise managers on performance, corrective action, and employment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required records and support audits and legal inquiries as needed.

Performance & Development

• Support performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Identify training opportunities and promote leadership development throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing payroll administration required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll practices.
• Experience supporting multi-location operations preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and Microsoft Office systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to build relationships, exercise sound judgment, work independently, and balance strategic and day-to-day HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment