Hello Hire Talent Solutions is pleased to be supporting a terrific client of ours in the Mason, Ohio area with an HR Operations Manager search. This high-impact role will have many HR responsibilities as well as some business operations and accounting functions that are related to HR, such as payroll, compliance, insurance, benefits, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Maintaining and updating employee files; HR, Employee Health, Benefits Agencies, and Contract Services
• Support VP in recruiting, hiring, and training/onboarding of employees
• Participate in Performance Maintaining a record of reviews and any PRD documents, PIPs, or write-ups
• Preparing and maintaining employee new hire packets and ensuring accurate and timely completion of the new hire process
• Preparing employment status reports for payroll, operations, and compliance purposes
• Processing and maintaining all workers’ compensation claims, unemployment requests, FMLA, and leaves of absence
• Managing services that include applicant sourcing, recruiting, and employee orientation
• Establishing employee relations and helping to maintain a culture of excellence
• Processing payroll weekly (hourly and salary once I depart) for multiple companies, as well as bonuses and off-cycle checks when necessary
• Resolve external requests for employee pay, including garnishments and verifications
• Maintaining compliance for all regulatory bodies-BWC, FMLA, ISNET, ACA Reporting, PW, EEOC, OSHA, ODOT
• Manage COI for vehicle insurance administration
• Audit and support payroll process improvements and efficiencies
• Maintain company payroll rosters, master schedule of pay, and review cycles and personnel files
• Support staff and managers with payroll-related questions
• Respond to employees regarding inquiries related to compensation, benefits, and other issues/concerns
• Manage all 401K enrollments, changes, contributions, and payments
• Manage all employee benefits enrollments and payroll deductions and process/reconcile monthly invoices and payments
• Ensure compliance and maintain accurate local and federal payroll taxes with payroll provider
• Maintain accurate records of all payroll documentation and transactions
• Post benefit and payroll journal entries
• Prepare documentation for external audits from Worker’s Comp and Insurance carriers
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and complete work in these areas: payroll compliance, state payroll taxation, registrations, 401(k)s, Workers' Compensation, W-2s, etc.
• Engage in regular meetings and communications with the CEO, CFO, and VP of Operations to ensure support of company objectives, mission, and policy implementation and compliance

Competencies

• Tactical, hardworking, organized, and responsible, with the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and manage time
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; high emotional IQ
• Motivating leader and coach who gets results by setting clear expectations, measuring results, and holding yourself and others accountable
• Enjoys driving the company culture around stated mission, vision, and values, thus creating an environment that supports the best interests and needs of employees and customers
• Team oriented- setting a standard for and being able to inspire others to work together toward common goals
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain ethical conduct
• Possess passion and progressive experience in Policy/Procedure Implementation, HR Compliance, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement and Retention Initiatives, Recruiting, and Payroll Administration Functions.
• Must be well versed in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups
• Proficient with Payroll platforms, Accounting software (i.e., QuickBooks), and online information and management sites and platforms

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, BA, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years in a Leadership role in HR or Payroll with accounting responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience with State and Federal Prevailing Wage programs/and or willingness to learn
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Strong knowledge and dedication to ongoing PD in compliance and legal issues

Additional certifications or willingness to seek accreditation in S-HRM, CCP (certified payroll specialist), or other related to advancing the position.