Human Resources Manager

Premier Research Labs•Austin, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is a people-centered, hands-on leader responsible for overseeing core HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll oversight, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, HR operations, and culture development. Serving as a trusted partner to employees, managers, and leadership, this role provides practical HR guidance, ensures consistent policy application, and drives proactive people solutions that support organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. In a manufacturing and regulated environment, the Senior HR Manager plays a critical role in maintaining workforce readiness, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence while supporting PRL’s mission to transform global wellness through exceptional quality, innovation, and investment in its people.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of human resources and payroll processing principles and best practices to support the organization’s vision, mission, and goals
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws, employment laws, and regulations
Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, benefits, and leave administration policies
Excellent knowledge of payroll systems and best practices
Excellent knowledge of benefits programs, training, and development processes and best practices
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
Strong leadership presence and ability to build trust at all levels.
Excellent judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coach managers while maintaining consistency, fairness, and compliance.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organization, communication, accountability, and follow-through.
Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs and company policy.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, manufacturing-based environment.
Strong alignment with PRL’s values of Transformation, Extraordinary, and Community.
5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
Strong experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll oversight, benefits administration, leave management, performance management, and HR compliance required.
Experience supporting hourly, non-exempt, and multi-department workforces required.
Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and applicant tracking systems required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for HR reporting, workforce tracking, payroll review, reconciliation, and data analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and related business tools.
Employee relations and workplace investigation
Recruiting and talent acquisition
Payroll oversight and timekeeping compliance
Benefits and leave administration
FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, Title VII, harassment prevention, and wage and hour compliance
Performance management and corrective action
HR documentation and audit readiness
HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and applicant tracking systems
Manufacturing, hourly, and non-exempt workforce support
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.
2+ years of HR leadership, HR management, or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience supporting manufacturing, production, warehouse, operations, quality, laboratory, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food production, healthcare, or regulated environments strongly preferred.
Experience with Paycom, UKG, NetSuite, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees, managers, and leadership by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, corrective action, and workplace concerns.
Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, documentation, and coaching managers on performance and accountability matters.
Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for manufacturing, operations, administrative, and leadership roles.
Manage onboarding processes to ensure a compliant, organized, and engaging new hire experience, including required documentation, training, and system setup.
Oversee payroll administration and timekeeping processes to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with wage and hour laws, and resolution of payroll-related issues.
Partner with Finance, payroll vendors, and leadership to support payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and process improvements.
Administer and support employee benefits, leave programs, accommodations, and open enrollment activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain HR policies, employee records, payroll documentation, and audit readiness.
Support performance management, employee development, training initiatives, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
Partner with Operations and department leaders to support workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, attendance management, and HR support within a manufacturing environment.
Maintain HRIS, payroll, and reporting systems; analyze workforce metrics and recommend process improvements that support operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Support and promote a positive workplace culture that aligns with PRL’s mission, values, and organizational goals.