Human Resources Manager

CRAFT•Opa-locka, FL

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About The Position

Craft is seeking an experienced HR Manager who is personable, grounded, and highly competent. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for all HR matters, balancing employee advocacy with company compliance and operational needs. The ideal candidate is: Easy to talk to and welcoming Calm, confident, and emotionally intelligent Clear and concise when explaining policies, payroll, benefits, and performance processes Comfortable being firm when required Resourceful and proactive in finding answers independently Because this is a standalone HR role, 3–5+ years of hands-on HR experience is required. This role will not have any other positions to support it (no HR Generalist of Director).

Requirements

3–5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a standalone or high-ownership role
Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS systems
Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, performance management, and employment compliance
Experience supporting employees across multiple U.S. states
Highly resourceful and comfortable seeking external solutions when needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Payroll & Compensation
Submit bi-weekly payroll, bonuses, quarterly payroll, and payroll reconciliations
Manage payroll through Paylocity or a comparable HRIS system
Understand paycheck calculations in detail and clearly explain them to employees
Update employee tax withholdings and manage employer payroll tax compliance
Coordinate multi-state payroll tax accounts and filings
Lead and administer the annual compensation review process, including merit increases and bonus coordination
Performance Management
Own and manage the annual performance review process
Partner with leadership and managers to ensure fair, consistent, and well-documented evaluations
Support managers in delivering performance feedback clearly and professionally
Ensure performance outcomes align with compensation decisions and company goals
Hiring & Onboarding (End-to-End Ownership)
Own the entire hiring and onboarding pipeline, including:
Partnering with managers to develop and post job descriptions
Screening candidates and supporting interview processes
Assisting hiring managers with interview structure and evaluation
Drafting and sending offer letters
Walking new hires through onboarding
Ensuring all onboarding tasks and compliance requirements are completed
Build out integrations to automate processes
Employee Relations & Performance
Advise managers on employee relations, behavioral concerns, and performance management
Guide leadership on appropriate, compliant handling of employee issues
Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
Benefits Administration
Clearly explain employee benefits and answer detailed employee questions
Draft internal and external benefits summaries and materials
Lead annual benefits renewals, including vendor negotiations
Reporting, Vendors & Operations
Manage, generate, and export HR reports for leadership and cross-functional departments
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of people-related data and metrics
Manage select contract vendor relationships (e.g., benefits providers, HR vendors, compliance partners)
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned external HR-related vendors
Compliance & Risk
Process employee terminations professionally and compliantly
Manage workers’ compensation administration
Support a distributed, multi-state workforce (including tax and compliance considerations)
Manage company's FAA Drug and Alcohol program as the Designated Employee Representative
Communication & Culture
Ensure timely, clear communication to employees and external partners
Coordinate company events and employee appreciation initiatives
Act as a culture steward while maintaining professional boundaries