Human Resources Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead payroll operations, employee lifecycle administration, and compliance for a hospitality organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional with deep experience in restaurant payroll and tip processing, strong working knowledge of Michigan employment laws, and the ability to partner closely with leadership and operations teams.

The HR Manager will serve as the primary owner of payroll, benefits, and compliance while supporting hiring, onboarding, and employee relations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Timekeeping Management

• Oversee accurate and timely biweekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and tipped employees
• Manage tip reporting, and tip credit compliance in a restaurant environment
• Administer payroll using Paycor, ensuring correct wage calculations, taxes, garnishments, and adjustments
• Reconcile payroll and labor data between Toast POS and Paycor as needed
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll questions
  
  
  

Hiring, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Lead onboarding processes including offer letters, I‑9 verification, new hire reporting, and system setup
• Maintain personnel files and HRIS data in Paycor
• Manage employee status changes, promotions, leaves of absence, and terminations
• Ensure compliant final pay and offboarding procedures
  
  
  

Benefits & 401(k) Administration

• Administer employee benefits including health insurance, supplemental benefits, and COBRA coordination
• Serve as primary administrator for the company 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, and audits
• Partner with benefit brokers and vendors to ensure accurate setup and communication
• Support annual open enrollment and employee benefit education
  
  
  

Compliance & Employment Law

• Ensure compliance with Michigan and federal employment laws, including wage & hour, tipped employee rules, and paid leave requirements
• Manage Michigan unemployment claims, responses, documentation, and hearings
• Maintain compliance with employment records, reporting, and audit requirements
• Stay current on changes to Michigan labor laws affecting payroll and HR practices
  
  
  

Reporting & Systems

• Generate payroll, labor, and HR reports for leadership and operations teams
• Support year-end payroll processes including W‑2s, ACA & any required filings
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of HR and payroll experience, restaurant or hospitality experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing tipped payroll
• Strong working knowledge of Michigan employment laws and unemployment processes
• Experience administering employee benefits and 401(k) plans
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Paycor
• Hands-on experience with Toast POS
• SHRM‑CP, PHR, or CPP certification a plus
• Experience supporting multi-location operations
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Payroll and compliance expertise
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Clear, professional communication with employees and leadership
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Hospitality-focused, employee-first attitude
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
• Schedule: Day shift (with occasional evenings/weekends as needed)
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer.