HR and Payroll Manager

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1402308 **Human Resources and Payroll Manager** **July 2026** Are you someone who thrives in a high-performance environment? Do you have a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact? Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges -the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstones mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity. **Position:** Capstone is seeking a highly organized and strategic Human Resources and Payroll Manager to oversee the dual functions of employee administration and financial compensation, ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. This role manages HRIS systems, handles tax withholdings, onboarding/offboarding, and employee records, while driving improvements to payroll efficiencies and HR procedures and policies. **Qualifications:** Detail-oriented with 5 years of experience directing full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management. Proven expertise in ensuring FLSA compliance, processing multi-grant payrolls, and utilizing platforms like ADP. Adept at resolving complex inquiries and building strong, employee-focused workplace cultures. Among the preferred qualifications are:

• BA in HR, Accounting, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional.
• SHRM Certification, preferred but not required.
• 5 years of combined experience in HR Management and Payroll
  
  

Management and Administration.

• Experience with labor relations/management and working with a unionized workforce.
• Significant knowledge of and experience in benefits administration.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Staff supervision and team management experience.
• Payroll and/or HRIS management experience.
• Social services/nonprofit experience and understanding of grant funded programming, preferred but not required. The Human Resources and Payroll Manager works onsite at our Barre, Vermont office during regular business hours, with some schedule flexibility and hybrid schedule options available on an ad hoc basis. Please note that this is not a fully remote position. **Compensation & Benefits:** This is a full-time position, offering a starting annualized salary of \$80,000 - \$85,000, as well as paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits. **To Apply:** Please send your resume and cover letter by email to ; applications may also be mailed via USPS mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641. *Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.* **If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at** [**jobs@capstonevt.org**](mailto:jobs@capstonevt.org) **or at 802-479-1053.** *Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.*