Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee and manage various HR functions including employee relations, benefits administration, payroll processing, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in human resources, employee relations, and payroll, and will be capable of fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to a direct report responsible for handling employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct investigations on complex or high-risk cases ensuring fair and consistent handling of the investigations.
• Ensure a fair and consistent approach to employee relations, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage and provide guidance to a direct report responsible for the administration of employee leave programs (e.g., FMLA, sick leave, personal leave), ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex employee relations issues, providing support and resolution strategies.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other employee benefits offerings.
• Collaborate with benefits brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of benefits services to employees.
• Manage open enrollment processes, ensuring employees are well-informed about benefits options and available resources.
• Provide guidance to employees on benefits-related inquiries and issues, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure payroll is processed smoothly, resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and other payroll-related requirements in partnership with the finance team.
• Provide support for payroll-related inquiries and concerns, acting as the point of contact for employees and leadership.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure company policies and practices are compliant.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to employee relations, leave management, benefits, and payroll, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained for all HR processes, including benefits enrollment, payroll, and leave records.
• Lead and mentor direct report handling employee relations and leave management, fostering their professional development.
• Provide ongoing training to HR staff and other stakeholders on HR policies, benefits, payroll processes, and employee relations best practices.
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers, promoting a collaborative and supportive HR function.

Essential Skills

• 5 years experience in an HR role
• 1 year experience in full cycle payroll
• 2 years experience with internal recruitment
• Strong knowledge of human resources, employee relations, and payroll processes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong recruiting skills

Work Environment

Cubicle setting with a casual dress code in a newer facility. Great break areas, close to interstate access. The company offers a range of benefits including a 401K with company match, annual HSA contributions, a home office stipend, vacation incentive plans, paid birthday holidays, unlimited snacks and drinks in the office, and a community and wellness fund. This is a contract position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

-401K Company Match
- Annual HSA contribution of $1500 per year
- Home office stipend
- $2000 Vacation incentive plan after 3 years of perm tenure $1,000 sabbatical day ($3,000 for a full week of paid time off for life stress and work stress relief)
- Paid birthday holiday
- Unlimited snacks and drinks in their office
- Community and wellness fund

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000