We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the people operations function for a multi-location medical practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This onsite role serves as a key partner to physicians and staff, balancing day-to-day HR execution with thoughtful guidance on workforce planning, employee support, and organizational effectiveness. The position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can manage competing priorities, protect confidentiality, and help build a strong, engaged workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the full scope of human resources activities across four practice locations, ensuring consistent support for employees and leadership.
- Administer bi-weekly payroll with accuracy, monitor timekeeping records, and review employee expense submissions for proper processing.
- Lead recruitment efforts from candidate sourcing through offer completion, including interviews, selection coordination, and pre-employment steps.
- Coordinate onboarding for new employees, deliver orientation activities, and maintain employment eligibility documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Oversee benefits programs by managing enrollments, renewals, vendor relationships, employee education, and annual open enrollment activities.
- Track and administer leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, COBRA matters, and other employee support processes in accordance with applicable laws.
- Maintain HR systems and employee records, serving as the internal administrator for relevant HRIS modules and updating information as needed.
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, corrective action, and broader people-management decisions.
- Promote employee engagement through recognition efforts, appreciation initiatives, policy communication, and culture-building events.
- Partner with practice leadership on HR strategy, compliance, special projects, and workforce practices that align with business goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- HR certification with strong attention to detail is required.
- At least 10 years of progressive human resources experience with broad generalist responsibility is required.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll administration, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and performance management is required.
- Experience using HRIS platforms, including systems that support payroll, benefits, recruiting, timekeeping, and learning functions, is preferred.
- Excellent judgment, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly, are required.
- Ability to travel between office locations as needed, along with a valid driver’s license, is required.
- Familiarity with healthcare practice environments is preferred. UKG system experience a plus - HR, Payroll, Timekeeping, Recruiting, and the Performance Management modules implemented