HR Operations Manager
About The Position
Premier Research Labs is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented HR Operations Manager to join its team in the Austin area. The role provides hands-on leadership and full-cycle HR support across human resources functions, collaborating with employees and leadership to support organizational effectiveness, engagement, compliance, and business objectives. The HR Operations Manager partners with leadership on strategic HR initiatives, provides guidance to employees and leaders, and manages recruiting, HR processes, HRIS and reporting, U.S. payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. The position helps maintain effective workforce management and audit-ready HR and payroll practices in accordance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and progressive HR experience may be considered.
- At least 5 years of Human Resources leadership experience.
- At least 2 years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll and wage and hour requirements.
Nice To Haves
- HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or HRCI.
- Payroll certification such as FPC or CPP.
- Spanish-speaking ability.
- Talent acquisition, generalist, and HR business partner experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership on strategic HR initiatives and provide support.
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leadership by providing guidance on HR matters.
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with teams and leadership.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting and HR processes to support compliance and effective workforce management.
- Oversee and maintain the human resources information systems (HRIS).
- Maintain HR and operational dashboards, track key metrics, and assist leadership with workforce management.
- Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. employees.
- Provide strategic and fractional benefits administration support.
- Ensure company policies and labor practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Maintain compliant HR and payroll functions, policies, and processes and ensure audit readiness and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work schedule.
- Health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Select supplemental coverages provided by the company.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
