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George E. Booth Co. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Position Summary: 
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and developing the HR function across multiple business entities and jurisdictions. This role oversees a team of HR professionals and ensures the effective delivery of payroll, compliance, employee relations, talent acquisition and management, and organizational development initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep knowledge of employment law, multi-state compliance, and enterprise-level HR strategy. This individual must be capable of balancing operational excellence with strategic leadership in a growing and evolving organization.

 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Establish departmental goals, performance standards, and professional development plans.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented HR culture aligned with organizational values.

Compliance & Legal Oversight

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states and business entities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws, wage and hour regulations, benefits requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Partner with legal counsel as needed on risk mitigation, investigations, and policy development.

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple companies and pay structures.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with Finance on compensation planning, budgeting, and audits.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Guide disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution with consistency and fairness.
• Advise leadership on performance management, coaching strategies, and corrective action processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability and respectful workplace practices.

Policy Development & Organizational Standards

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, handbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Support enterprise growth by establishing scalable HR systems and compliance frameworks.
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic HR & Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to executive and operational leadership.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives, workforce planning, and organizational growth strategies.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel between business locations as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strategic thinker with operational follow-through
• Ethical decision-maker with sound judgment
• Adaptable leader comfortable with change and growth
• Strong collaborator with executive presence

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or advanced coursework preferred.
• Professional HR certification strongly preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state HR compliance and payroll.
• Experience supporting multi-entity or enterprise-level organizations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of business acumen and ability to translate HR strategy into operational execution.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.

This role comes with a competitive compensation plan and as well as excellent benefits. Drug and background screenings will be required as a condition of employment. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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