HR Manager

Description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading all human resources functions, including employee relations, compliance, recruitment, performance management, payroll and benefits oversight, and HR policy development. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure HR practices align with organizational goals, legal requirements, and best practices while fostering a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage the HR function, including supervising HR staff (e.g., HR Generalist, Coordinator).
   
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and risk management.
   
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support operational and growth objectives.
   

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Oversee employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, grievances, and terminations.
   
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, and progressive discipline.
   
• Ensure consistent application of policies and employment practices across the organization.
   

Recruitment & Workforce Development

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure compliance and quality hiring practices.
   
• Support leadership in workforce planning, succession planning, and retention strategies.
   
• Guide training and professional development initiatives.
   

Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Oversight

• Oversee payroll processes, including wage compliance, timekeeping, PTO, and deductions.
   
• Manage benefits administration, renewals, enrollments, and vendor relationships.
   
• Support compensation planning, wage structures, and pay equity initiatives.
   

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave laws, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety.
   
• Maintain compliance with Oregon-specific requirements (e.g., OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon).
   
• Lead HR-related audits, licensing reviews, and corrective action plans as needed.
   

Policies, Procedures & HR Operations

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
   
• Oversee HR recordkeeping, confidentiality, and data integrity.
   
• Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports for leadership.