Human Resource Manager

Kolar Design • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Objective & Responsibilities of the Role:
People Programs & Employee Experience
Lead employee lifecycle programs: onboarding, offboarding, engagement, and feedback.
Coordinate internal communications, employee recognition, and culture initiatives.
Execute and track people programs such as birthdays, anniversaries, surveys, and team events.
Champion a transparent and inclusive workplace culture.
Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
Oversee job postings, phone screens, interview coordination, and hiring workflows.
Guide candidate selection and hiring decisions with department leads.
Ensure consistent and compliant onboarding experiences, including documentation, systems setup, policy review, and benefits enrollment.
Performance & Development Systems
Lead quarterly and annual review cycles; maintain development plans and growth tracking.
Manage ladders of learning, PDP templates, peer feedback collection, and manager support.
Align performance tools with evolving business needs and internal structures.
Payroll, Benefits & Timekeeping Oversight
Oversee biweekly payroll prep, including PTO approvals and timekeeping reviews.
Act as the primary contact for benefit-related questions and open enrollment coordination.
Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems.
Policy, Compliance & Documentation
Manage and update the Employee Handbook and key HR policies.
Own compliance calendar: audit prep, required postings, and benefit notices.
Maintain secure, organized, and legally compliant employee records.
Proactively identify and escalate HR risks as needed.
Systems & Technology Oversight
Administer HR system access, integrations, and cross-platform consistency.
Maintain shared documentation, naming conventions, and user resources.
Support system implementation, troubleshoot issues, and test updates prior to rollout.
Partner with Accounting and IT to align onboarding/offboarding tech and license tracking.
Team Leadership & Department Oversight
Supervise HR Generalist or Specialist roles, managing workload and development.
Lead regular check-ins, delegate responsibilities, and oversee project progress
Contribute to strategic HR planning and goal tracking.
Office Operations & Cross-Functional Support
Oversee office supply ordering, event planning, and vendor coordination.
Maintain a welcoming, well-run office experience and clear process documentation.
Collaborate with Accounting, IT, and Design Team to ensure seamless internal operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with demonstrated ownership of people operations and compliance.
• Experience managing or mentoring HR team members or cross-functional partners.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience administering payroll, benefits, PTO, and employee records.
• Proven ability to build and improve HR processes, systems, and documentation.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience partnering with leadership and managers to support performance, development, and employee relations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a small to mid-sized organization (under 50 employees), with comfort wearing multiple hats.
• Experience in a professional services, design, architecture, or creative firm.
• Prior involvement in building or scaling HR programs in a growing organization.
• Familiarity with EOS or similar goal-setting and performance frameworks.
• Experience supporting hybrid or flexible work environments.
• Strong operational mindset with an eye for continuous improvement.
• Interest in culture-building, employee experience design, and internal communications.
• Experience collaborating closely with Accounting and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee lifecycle programs: onboarding, offboarding, engagement, and feedback.
• Coordinate internal communications, employee recognition, and culture initiatives.
• Execute and track people programs such as birthdays, anniversaries, surveys, and team events.
• Champion a transparent and inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversee job postings, phone screens, interview coordination, and hiring workflows.
• Guide candidate selection and hiring decisions with department leads.
• Ensure consistent and compliant onboarding experiences, including documentation, systems setup, policy review, and benefits enrollment.
• Lead quarterly and annual review cycles; maintain development plans and growth tracking.
• Manage ladders of learning, PDP templates, peer feedback collection, and manager support.
• Align performance tools with evolving business needs and internal structures.
• Oversee biweekly payroll prep, including PTO approvals and timekeeping reviews.
• Act as the primary contact for benefit-related questions and open enrollment coordination.
• Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems.
• Manage and update the Employee Handbook and key HR policies.
• Own compliance calendar: audit prep, required postings, and benefit notices.
• Maintain secure, organized, and legally compliant employee records.
• Proactively identify and escalate HR risks as needed.
• Administer HR system access, integrations, and cross-platform consistency.
• Maintain shared documentation, naming conventions, and user resources.
• Support system implementation, troubleshoot issues, and test updates prior to rollout.
• Partner with Accounting and IT to align onboarding/offboarding tech and license tracking.
• Supervise HR Generalist or Specialist roles, managing workload and development.
• Lead regular check-ins, delegate responsibilities, and oversee project progress
• Contribute to strategic HR planning and goal tracking.
• Oversee office supply ordering, event planning, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain a welcoming, well-run office experience and clear process documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, IT, and Design Team to ensure seamless internal operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees