Human Resources Manager (1153526)

Location: Traverse City, MI

Salary: $90,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Here is a fully revised, general-industry job description tailored for a managerial-level role. The wording has been refreshed, specific company/industry identifiers removed, and strong emphasis added to Human Resources Management, Employee Investigations, Performance Reviews, Policy Writing, and Payroll.

Job Title: Human Resources ManagerJob Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead core HR functions, oversee end-to-end payroll processing, and drive organizational compliance and employee development. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for spearheading overall human resources management—including conducting internal workplace investigations, writing and enforcing organizational policies, managing performance evaluation systems, and overseeing compensation and benefit programs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, acute analytical skills, high emotional intelligence, and a thorough understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Management & Policy Development

• Policy Writing & Enforcement: Draft, update, and maintain comprehensive employee handbooks, standard operating procedures, and company policies to align with evolving labor laws and organizational goals.
• Workplace Investigations: Lead sensitive internal employee investigations regarding workplace grievances, policy violations, harassment, or misconduct allegations; document findings and recommend decisive, compliant action.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to management and staff, fostering a positive workplace culture while resolving complex interpersonal issues and employee concerns.
• HR Leadership: Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring full alignment with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
  
  

Performance Management & Staff Development

• Performance Reviews: Design, execute, and continuously refine the organization’s annual and periodic employee performance review cycles.
• Managerial Guidance: Partner with leadership to set performance standards, coach supervisors on deliverable feedback, and manage Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Talent Management: Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement/recognition initiatives.
  
  

Payroll & Benefits Management

• Payroll Processing: Supervise and process accurate bi-weekly multi-state payroll, including salaries, hourly wages, overtime, commissions, and bonuses.
• Tax & Deductions: Ensure compliance with garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and regulatory payroll withholdings.
• Benefits Leadership: Manage comprehensive employee benefit plans (health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, FSA/HSA), leading open enrollment, vendor relations, and claims resolutions.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership & Influence: Ability to guide management, build trust across all levels of the organization, and lead difficult conversations with diplomacy.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of federal and state labor standards, wage and hour laws, FMLA/ADA compliance, and payroll taxation.
• Investigation & Analytical Aptitude: Exceptional critical-thinking skills required to conduct objective employee investigations and resolve sensitive issues effectively.
• Policy Crafting: Proficient in writing clear, enforceable, and legally sound organizational policies and standard operating procedures.
• High Integrity: Consistently maintains absolute confidentiality and handles high-level strategic and personnel data with discretion.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience).
• Experience: 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in an HR managerial or lead generalist role directly handling employee investigations, policy drafting, performance reviews, and payroll oversight.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience managing HRIS systems, automated payroll platforms, and performance management tools.
• Certifications: HR credentials (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) are highly desirable.
  
  

Work Environment

• Standard professional office environment during regular business hours; flexibility required to accommodate operational deadlines and peak payroll/open enrollment cycles.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Standard Benefits Package (Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment):

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  
  

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) (eligible after 60 days)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and Company Contributions (eligible after 6 months)
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
  
  

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