Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Adam's Specialty Products•Neenah, WI

24d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Adam’s Specialty Products, LLC, also known as Custom Aquariums, Custom Cages, and Serenity Aquarium & Aviary Services, is hiring a Human Resources & Payroll Manager to lead human resources and payroll functions for a 100+ employee manufacturing corporation. This hands-on role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with employment laws and wage-and-hour regulations, employee engagement, and a productive workplace. The manager serves as a trusted advisor to employees and managers and provides operational and strategic HR support. The role administers payroll and HR operations, including records, policies, leave, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, safety compliance, and workforce reporting. The position works in the main corporate office and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule. It reports to the General Manager. Direct reports are listed as none (individual contributor) or an HR/Administrative Assistant, if applicable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.
At least 3 years of payroll administration experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll processing and wage-and-hour regulations.
Working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and benefits administration.
High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with ADP payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work in the main corporate office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
Experience supporting a workforce of approximately 25–100 employees preferred.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CPP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, and timekeeping data; reconcile records and investigate discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations; manage payroll reporting, tax filings, and year-end activities.
Manage wage garnishments and other earnings deductions.
Administer attendance, timekeeping, PTO, and leave tracking systems and respond to employee payroll inquiries.
Maintain personnel files and HRIS records; develop and administer HR policies, procedures, and handbook updates.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies; manage FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, disability, and leave administration.
Manage recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including interviews, offers, background checks, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns; conduct investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Support performance management, coaching, employee development, employee experience, and workplace culture.
Manage benefits enrollment, changes, communications, provider and broker relationships, open enrollment, and employee benefit questions.
Partner with leadership on workplace safety; manage OSHA compliance, safety training, incident investigations, return-to-work, and workers’ compensation programs.
Prepare payroll, headcount, turnover, attendance, and HR metrics; provide workforce insights to site leadership and recommend improvements based on labor trends.
Perform additional administrative or clerical duties as required.