Job Title- HR Manager- Compensation/ Payroll Position Summary:The HR Manager is responsible for administering key human resources functions, with primary accountability for benefits, multi-state payroll, compensation, and training. This role works closely with the VP of Human Resources and leadership to support a compliant, efficient, and employee-centered workplace by ensuring HR programs, processes, and day-to-day activities are carried out accurately and effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong operational HR experience, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.Job Details:Location: 1-2 Days OnsiteType : Full TimeIndustry- FinancialSalary: $110K-$150KKey Responsibilities HR Operations: * Process payroll to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration, deductions, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable laws and internal controls. * Serve as a resource to employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, payroll, compensation, and workplace practices. * Prepare HR reports, audits, and analysis related to benefits, payroll, compensation, training, and other workforce metrics. * Manage HR systems and data to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting. * Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, open enrollment coordination, vendor communication, and employee education. * Administer retirement plans, including 401(a), 403(b), and 457(b), by processing transactions, coordinating with vendors, and responding to employee questions. * Serve as the Local Plan Administrator by maintaining plan records, coordinating required actions, and supporting retirement plan administration activities.Compensation and Data Insights Management: * Support compensation administration, including salary reviews, market pricing, job evaluations, pay changes, incentive administration, and maintenance of compensation data. * Tracks HR metrics and analyzes trends in compensation, turnover, and engagement to guide strategic decisions. * Supports VP of HR in the preparation of compensation-related materials, data, and supporting analysis for Executive Leadership and Compensation Committee meetings. * Support performance management activities, employee relations matters, and workplace investigations as needed, including documentation, follow-up, and coordination. * Assist with HR-related budget preparation by compiling data, tracking costs, and supporting the annual budgeting process. Compliance * Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, records, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements. * Support compliance activities, including required notices, filings, audits, and response to regulatory changes. * Perform other related duties as assigned. * Prepare and provide HR data and documentation for Form 990, workers' compensation audits, and other regulatory or audit requests.Talent Management & Culture: * Coordinate full-cycle recruiting and onboarding activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, preparing offer and onboarding materials, and supporting new hire setup. * Administer day-to-day talent management activities, including performance review administration, tracking development plans, supporting talent review meetings, and maintaining related documentation. * Work closely with managers to address day-to-day employee matters, reinforce workplace expectations, and support a positive and productive work environment. * Coordinate and support employee engagement, recognition, and retention activities, including communications, event planning, feedback collection, and follow-up actions. * Provide practical support to managers on employee development, team issues, and routine workplace concerns, and help ensure consistent follow-through on action items.Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in human resour