Manager, Human Resources

MERU•Atlanta, NY

14h•$110,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Meet the Company: We are MERU. A values-driven, impact-oriented team dedicated to fixing companies. We provide advisory services and data analytics support to middle-market companies ($50M - $2B in annual sales), and our clients include private equity firms, credit funds, investment banks, and law firms. We bring deep turnaround experience, a group of veteran operators, and an incentive-aligned approach to any situation. MERU was founded by professionals from Alvarez & Marsal and McKinsey and has seen rapid growth in the eight-plus years since its founding. The Manager, Human Resources, is responsible for the execution of core HR operations within a growing professional services firm. This role is intentionally scoped toward operational ownership and day-to-day administration, reflecting the firm’s current stage and near-term growth plans. This individual will partner closely with leadership, Finance, Recruiting, and other People functions to ensure HR fundamentals—employee lifecycle operations, benefits, payroll coordination, compliance, systems, and immigration—are executed accurately, consistently, and on time. While the initial scope is execution-heavy, this role offers room to expand into more strategic areas over time as the firm grows and infrastructure matures. This is an ideal role for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves today and interested in growing their scope in the future. $110,000 - $160,000 a year

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5–7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within professional services or high-growth environments
Demonstrated experience with HR administration, benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance
Comfort operating in a lean environment with evolving structure
High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive matters
Practical, clear communicator who works effectively with leadership, Finance, Recruiting, and People partners
Comfortable operating without extensive infrastructure; able to move initiatives/projects forward amid ambiguity

Nice To Haves

HR certification preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP)
Experience supporting employment-based immigration processes preferred

Responsibilities

Own and execute HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, from offer acceptance through separation
Partner with Recruiting to support employment agreements and pre-employment requirements
Manage I-9 compliance, background checks, and employment eligibility verification
Coordinate systems access provisioning and deprovisioning with IT and leadership
Execute termination and offboarding processes, including documentation, final pay coordination, and benefits transitions
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in compliance with federal and state requirements
Execute HR compliance processes and support policy implementation
Support the development, maintenance, and application of HR policies and procedures
Serve as a day-to-day resource for employee relations matters, escalating complex issues as appropriate
Support accommodation requests (ADA, medical, religious) in a compliant and consistent manner
Monitor changes in employment law and support implementation of required updates
Partner with external employment counsel as needed
Execute benefits administration including enrollments, changes, renewals, and employee communications
Partner closely with Finance and Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, payroll feeds, and reconciliations
Administer employee leave programs (FMLA, state and local paid leave, disability, firm-sponsored leaves)
Serve as primary point of contact for employees regarding employer-sponsored benefits
Maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS and support reporting and audits
Support payroll administration processes and compliance across jurisdictions
Maintain HR compliance calendars, filings, and documentation for a multi-state workforce
Execute routine HR administration with consistency and precision
Identify and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency while maintaining compliance
Coordinate employment-based immigration processes (e.g., H-1B) in partnership with immigration counsel
Track visa status, renewal timelines, and compliance requirements
Serve as an internal point of contact for immigration-related questions