HR Generalist/Office Manager

HR Generalist/Office Manager Robert Half is partnering with a respected professional services organization to identify an experienced HR Generalist/Office Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

This is a highly visible role responsible for overseeing day-to-day office operations, human resources administration, payroll processing, vendor management, technology coordination, and employee support. The ideal candidate is resourceful, proactive, and comfortable wearing multiple hats while serving as a trusted internal resource for leadership and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Payroll

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll through ADP and ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.
• Coordinate payroll adjustments such as terminations, final paychecks, leave-related pay, garnishments, and benefits deductions.
• Maintain HR records and support compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Assist leadership with employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, and HR-related projects.

Office Operations

• Oversee daily office functions to ensure a productive and professional work environment.
• Manage office procedures, documentation, and operational processes.
• Support leadership with special projects, reporting, and administrative initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee questions and operational support.

Vendor Management & Procurement

• Coordinate relationships with office, technology, and service vendors.
• Support contract renewals and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Research products, software platforms, and service providers, presenting recommendations, costs, and implementation considerations to leadership.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and advocate for the organization's interests when service or contract concerns arise.
• Monitor vendor performance and identify alternative solutions when necessary.

Team & Administrative Support

• Provide guidance and oversight to administrative support staff.
• Help establish priorities, workflows, and service expectations across the office.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented workplace culture.
• Support company meetings, communications, presentations, and internal initiatives.

Technology Coordination & End-User Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for common technology issues and employee troubleshooting needs.
• Assist employees with basic software, hardware, mobile device, email, video conferencing, and connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with external IT providers on escalated support requests, system updates, and technology projects.
• Research technology solutions and make recommendations to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Maintain technology-related documentation and assist with user training when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in office management, human resources, payroll administration, or a related business operations role.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll through ADP or a comparable payroll platform.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, benefits administration, and employment compliance.
• Strong technology aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot common user issues and effectively partner with outside IT support providers.
• Experience managing vendors, service contracts, or procurement activities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound business judgment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a professional services, healthcare, nonprofit, consulting, or legal environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience evaluating business systems, software platforms, or operational processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not required.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to person across an organization. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across HR, payroll, operations, technology coordination, and vendor management while partnering closely with leadership to help the organization run efficiently and support employee success.

To learn more, please contact Erica Huggins, 808-452-0256. Preference will be given to onsite Oahu, HI talent.