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Handi Products Inc. — Kenosha, WI
Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional additional hours based on workload)
This is a true hands-on, people-focused role. You'll be the go-to person for payroll, HR, safety, and office operations, and should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves across all of them.
About UsSince 1958, Handi-Ramp has designed and manufactured ramps, accessibility products, and material handling solutions, and today our family of brands includes HandiTreads, ClearGrip, and Grit Tread anti-slip safety products, PetSTEP pet ramps, and Get Biggies window well scenes — all produced out of our Kenosha, WI headquarters. Our company has also grown into trailer manufacturing, with facilities in Denton, NC (Mid-State Trailers) and Glendale, AZ (Fleming Trailers). Our products are sold across North America and internationally. Beyond manufacturing, our organization also manages commercial real estate, including storage rental units and commercial tenant spaces.
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Office Manager based at our Kenosha headquarters to support the people and operations behind our growing, multi-site company.
About the RoleWe are seeking a versatile Office Manager to own payroll and human resources for our organization, while also supporting safety, office operations, and facilities. This is a broad, hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys working with people and wearing multiple hats — from running payroll and administering benefits to leading employee engagement initiatives and serving as a point of contact for our tenants. You'll work closely with leadership and our accounting team to keep the business running smoothly day to day.
What You'll DoPayroll
- Process payroll accurately and on time for our Kenosha, Denton, NC, and Glendale, AZ locations
- Maintain payroll records, timekeeping, deductions, and employee changes
- Coordinate payroll tax filings and year-end reporting with our payroll provider
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee pay questions
Human Resources
- Manage core HR functions, including recruiting support, onboarding, offboarding, and personnel files
- Administer employee benefit plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Lead open enrollment and help employees understand their benefits
- Manage the employee performance review process
- Lead projects designed to enhance employee engagement
- Keep employee policies and the handbook current and compliant
Safety & Compliance
- Administer the company's safety program, including OSHA 300 recordkeeping and reporting
- Manage workers' compensation reporting and claims administration
Office & Facilities
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, supplies, and vendor relationships
- Serve as a point of contact for storage rental customers and commercial real estate tenants
- Coordinate ad hoc projects related to building maintenance and repairs
- Use AI tools to support the business office team and their day-to-day responsibilities
Accounting Support
- Provide general support to the accounting team as needed, such as sales tax support and data entry
- Serve as backup for ERP system data management
Note: while this role is based full-time at our Kenosha, WI headquarters, it supports payroll and HR functions across our Kenosha operations as well as our Denton, NC and Glendale, AZ trailer manufacturing facilities.
What We're Looking For- Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll
- Solid background in HR administration, including onboarding, employee relations, and recordkeeping
- Familiarity with employee benefits administration and workers' compensation processes
- Knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements (OSHA 300 logs) a plus
- Basic understanding of accounting or bookkeeping helpful, but not required
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, varied responsibilities at once
- Comfort working directly with both employees and outside customers/tenants
- Discretion in handling confidential employee information
- Ability to work on-site full-time in Kenosha, WI
- Comfort using payroll/HRIS systems, ERP systems, and AI-based tools to increase office efficiency
- In-person, 5 days per week at our Kenosha, WI location
- General hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Some additional hours may be required based on workload
- Handi Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.