HR & Payroll Manager

Adara Communities • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Adara Communities is a family-owned multifamily property management company with more than 40 years of industry experience. With communities across multiple markets, we combine our established industry expertise with a forward-thinking approach to technology, operations, customer service, and community living. We are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to join our Human Resources team. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility across payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, performance management, HRIS administration, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable handling sensitive employee matters, partnering with managers and leadership, and ensuring HR processes are accurate, consistent, and compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including hands-on exposure to payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, compensation practices, employee relations, payroll, benefits, and general HR processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a lead, supervisory, or HR management capacity strongly preferred.
• Paycom experience strongly preferred, including experience with payroll, employee records, onboarding, reporting, and HRIS functions.
• Experience within multifamily property management, property management, real estate, or a similar multi-location industry highly preferred.
• Experience supporting a multi-site or geographically dispersed workforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide payroll and benefits functions, partnering with payroll and benefits team members to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review and approve employee pay increases, promotions, demotions, and other compensation adjustments.
• Lead employee relations matters, including coaching managers on corrective actions, reviewing disciplinary documentation, and conducting or advising on terminations and exit interviews.
• Serve as a point of escalation for sensitive employee concerns and workplace conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and documentation standards.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, including candidate screening, interview coordination, offer approvals, and other hiring needs.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience.
• Support performance management initiatives, including performance reviews, performance improvement plans, coaching, and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist with the development and refinement of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain and audit employee information within the HRIS to ensure records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Support payroll-related processes and assist with resolving employee and manager questions regarding pay and payroll matters.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic HR initiatives, employee retention efforts, and cross-functional projects.
• Participate in special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level