HR Manager

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Noblesville (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced HR leader to manage core HR processes end-to-end across Indianapolis and Cleveland. You will drive recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations while partnering with executives to align workforce planning with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR, strong HRIS and payroll oversight, and experience mentoring HR staff in a multi-location setting. A background in manufacturing or EOS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; certification a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience (recruiting, onboarding, benefits, ER).
• Experience leading HR across multiple locations.
• Experience mentoring HR staff.
• Familiarity with EOS environment.
• Strong HRIS knowledge and payroll oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own HR core process end-to-end across Indianapolis and Cleveland.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and interview team building.
• Review feedback, scorecards, and references to guide decisions.
• Own new hire onboarding and HR documentation.
• Oversee benefits enrollment and PTO/leave administration.
• Maintain HR records, handbook, and policies.
• Guide employee relations and terminations with prior HR involvement.
• Lead HR process improvements for scalable systems.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

HRIS

Employee relations

Payroll oversight

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll provider

Job description

• Own the HR core process end-to-end across both Indianapolis, IN and Cleveland, OH locations, partnering with department leaders and the Executive Team on workforce planning, seat clarity, and hiring approvals.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, and building interview teams with hiring managers to evaluate Core Values alignment and GWC (Get It, Want It, Capacity).
• Review interview feedback, scorecards, and references with hiring managers to guide final hiring decisions.
• Own new hire onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, employment documents, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment materials, and first-day preparation.
• Partner with hiring managers on company and role onboarding, and conduct early check-ins (second week and 30-day mark), including administering the New Hire Survey.
• Support benefits enrollment and administration, including PTO, leaves of absence, and accommodations, communicated and tracked through the HRIS.
• Build and manage team member training program
• Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance in partnership with Finance & Admin and the payroll provider (does not process payroll directly).
• Maintain personnel records, employment documentation, and compensation records in the HRIS and/or secured HR files.
• Maintain and communicate the employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures, and support compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Guide department leaders on employee relations matters, documentation, corrective action, and terminations, ensuring HR is involved before commitments are made.
• Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, compensation, and reporting changes) and manage separations, including final pay, benefits communication, and systems access coordination.
• Lead continuous improvement of HR forms, templates, and department procedures to build repeatable systems that scale with company growth.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR certification a plus.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Experience leading HR across multiple locations preferred.
• Experience managing or mentoring HR staff.
• Experience working within an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, benefits administration systems, and payroll oversight.
• Strong understanding of employment law, including multi-state compliance (Ohio and Indiana).
• Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry a plus.