What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource and Payroll Manager position at Gables Search Group?
Location: Morgantown, WV (Hybrid – 3 days in-office per week)
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be considered
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Human Resource and Payroll Manager to play a key role in supporting accurate payroll operations and the administration of employee equity plans. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization where precision, compliance, and integrity are valued every single day.
What You’ll Do
Payroll Administration
You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on both payroll operations and employee financial wellbeing, while working in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and innovation.
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be considered
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Human Resource and Payroll Manager to play a key role in supporting accurate payroll operations and the administration of employee equity plans. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization where precision, compliance, and integrity are valued every single day.
What You’ll Do
Payroll Administration
- Own the full-cycle payroll process using ADP WorkForce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Stay up to date on all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and labor regulations.
- Manage quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 generation, audits, and payroll reconciliations.
- Administer deductions, benefits, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments, collaborating closely with HR and third-party partners.
- Process and verify employee lifecycle changes—new hires, terminations, promotions—and maintain data accuracy in the HRIS.
- Review timekeeping and PTO records, partnering with managers to ensure compliance and precision.
- Partner with accounting to reconcile and post payroll journal entries and monthly accruals.
- Serve as the go-to resource for employee payroll inquiries, ensuring quick and professional resolution.
- Manage the end-to-end administration of equity plans, including RSUs, PSUs, and stock options.
- Process all equity transactions—from grants and vesting to forfeitures and exercises—with precision and timeliness.
- Maintain data integrity between HR, payroll, and the third-party equity platform.
- Act as the main point of contact for employee questions regarding equity plans, providing clear and accurate guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5 years of payroll experience; 2 years managing equity administration in a public company.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of ADP and equity management systems.
- Deep understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, labor laws, and reporting requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex data and multiple deadlines.
- Professionalism, discretion, and a high degree of integrity in handling sensitive information.
- Clear, confident communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on both payroll operations and employee financial wellbeing, while working in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and innovation.