Human Resources Manager (Sole Practitioner)

Human Resources Manager (Sole Practitioner)

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to serve as the organization’s sole HR resource. This role is responsible for payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations for a workforce of approximately 100–110 employees. The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, consistency, and practical resolution of employee-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters 
• Administer employee benefits programs within a self-insured health plan
• Process payroll in Paylocity for bi-weekly hourly and monthly salaried employees, including payroll general ledger entries
• Coordinate with benefits brokers and third-party vendors
• Reconcile and maintain data between Selerix Systems and Paylocity
• Respond to, mitigate, and help resolve employee questions and issues related to payroll, benefits, policies, and workplace concerns
• Partner with leadership on employee relations matters, performance issues, and policy interpretation
• Support compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, wage and hour, and payroll regulations
• Maintain HR records, documentation, and reporting

Required Skills and Experience

• Broad HR experience supporting payroll, benefits, and employee relations
• Hands-on payroll processing experience using Paylocity
• Experience administering employee benefits programs (self-insured preferred)
• Ability to post payroll general ledger entries and reconcile HR/payroll data
• Experience handling employee issues with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• HR certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPP

Nice to Have

• Experience serving as a standalone or sole HR practitioner
• Experience with ACA reporting, ERISA documentation, or COBRA administration
• Multi-state payroll experience
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership

Compensation

• Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience