Payroll Manager

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Interim HR Manager to provide immediate leadership and stability following the departure of a key HR leader. This professional will serve as a trusted advisor to management while overseeing day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, payroll support, and organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who can quickly become the go-to resource for employees and management, maintain operational continuity, and help guide the organization through a period of transformation and change.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders across multiple locations.
• Provide employee relations guidance, coaching, and conflict resolution support.
• Partner with leadership to navigate organizational change and workforce challenges.
• Foster stability and employee engagement during a transitional period.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration

• Support payroll processes and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Administer employee benefits programs for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, and personnel documentation.
• Maintain HR records and ensure data integrity within ADP and related systems.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with operational leaders on workplace safety, compliance, and employee concerns.
• Support workers' compensation, policy administration, and employee handbook updates.
• Assist with investigations and resolution of employee-related matters as needed.

Organizational Support & Process Improvement

• Evaluate existing HR processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Support ongoing HR technology and automation initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve employee experience, communication, and HR service delivery.
• Assist leadership with workforce planning, organizational structure, and change management efforts.

Current Priorities

The selected consultant will help support the organization through:

• Recent HR leadership turnover.
• Workforce restructuring and employee transitions.
• Benefits and insurance program changes.
• Employee communications and morale initiatives.
• Compliance and safety-related priorities.
• Process improvement and automation opportunities within HR operations.\

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Prior experience in an HR Manager or senior HR Generalist capacity.
• Strong employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and HR systems.
• Ability to operate independently and quickly establish credibility with employees and leadership.

Preferred

• Manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused HR experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations.
• Familiarity with ADP and Epicor.
• Experience navigating organizational change, workforce reductions, and business transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to HR automation and process improvement projects.