Office Manager / HR Administrator

Office Manager (with HR Responsibilities)

Nelson Lumber & Home, Inc.

Nelson Lumber & Home is seeking a detail-oriented, people-focused Office Manager to help lead our administrative and HR functions. This role is central to keeping our day-to-day operations running smoothly while supporting our employee-owners and leadership team.

We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, and that matters here. This position plays a key role in supporting our team, maintaining strong internal processes, and helping reinforce a culture built on accountability, respect, and shared success.

Position Overview

The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing office administration, supporting financial processes, and managing core HR functions. This includes employee onboarding, benefits coordination, policy administration, and serving as a primary internal resource for employee questions.

This role works closely with executive leadership and has meaningful visibility across all areas of the Company.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration

· Oversee daily office operations and administrative workflows

· Maintain organized systems for records, documents, and internal processes

· Coordinate communication across departments and support leadership initiatives

· Ensure efficient handling of vendor relationships, supplies, and office needs

Human Resources

· Lead onboarding and offboarding processes

· Administer employee benefits, including health insurance and HRA program

· Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations

· Support payroll coordination and benefits deductions

· Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures

· Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions and concerns

Financial Support (in coordination with leadership)

· Assist with accounts payable/receivable processes

· Support reporting and internal financial tracking

· Coordinate with accounting systems and external partners as needed

Qualifications

· Experience in office management, HR, or administrative leadership

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

· Comfortable working across multiple functions and priorities

· Experience with payroll, benefits administration, or accounting systems preferred

· HR certification or background is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – significant long-term wealth-building opportunity

· Health Insurance:

o Company pays 75% of premium

o Remaining 25% paid pre-tax via payroll deduction

o Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) covering 80% of deductible

· 10 days PTO to start

· Additional ancillary benefits available

Why This Role Matters

This position is more than administrative. It is foundational.

You will help shape the employee experience, support leadership execution, and ensure the operational backbone of the Company remains strong. In an ESOP environment, that impact is shared … and felt by everyone.

If you are someone who values structure, people, and purpose … and wants to be part of a growing, employee-owned company … we would welcome the conversation.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Office management: 4 years (Required)
• Human resources: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35