HR Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A prominent HR firm in Phoenix is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations for a top client. This 100% onsite role will be responsible for payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations for around 100 staff members. The ideal candidate should have over three years of HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of relevant laws and practices. Offered salary is up to $100,000 annually, alongside discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in a company with around 100 employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll and ensure compliance.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Payroll knowledge

Benefits administration

Employee relations guidance

Job description

Vaco Phoenix is hiring an HR Manager for a top client based in Tempe, AZ. This role is 100% onsite and offers a salary up to $100,000 annually. This HR Manager will own day-to-day HR operations and be the go-to person for payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations. You'll partner closely with leadership while supporting roughly 100 employees across the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time processing
• Review and validate timecards, overtime, PTO, and pay adjustments in line with wage and hour laws
• Serve as the main contact for payroll questions and troubleshooting
• Manage end-to-end onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and system access
• Lead new hire orientation covering policies, benefits, safety, and role expectations
• Ensure all required training and employment documentation is completed on time
• Oversee offboarding, including final pay, benefits termination, exit paperwork, and equipment return
• Administer employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans)
• Partner with brokers and carriers on enrollments, renewals, audits, and claims support
• Lead annual open enrollment and clearly communicate benefit options and changes
• Ensure accurate benefits deductions and smooth payroll coordination
• Act as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations and performance matters

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience supporting an organization of 100 employees
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, insurance, and employment law

Compensation includes a salary range up to $100,000 annually, discretionary bonuses, and participation in the company’s medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the 401(k) retirement plan.