HR Manager: Payroll, Benefits & Training Lead

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Mason City, Iowa to lead HR/office functions for all employees. You will administer corporate policies, local programs, and wage/salary administration while ensuring a union-free environment and compliance with applicable laws.

The role oversees payroll processing, benefits, safety programs, and employee development. Strong communication, confidentiality, and multi-project management are essential to succeed in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, and training preferred.
• Must be able to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Must be able to exercise judgment in dealing with recurrent and non-recurrent problems, mostly in people-oriented matters.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have strong flexibility and time management skills.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and problems together with the detail that goes along with the issues.

Responsibilities

• Directs employment activities, assuring properly qualified employees are recruited and hired in a timely manner.
• Ensures that policies and programs are understood and administered consistently. Ensures communication is disseminated to all employees.
• Oversee the implementation of Human Resources programs through HR staff. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures of employee welfare plans, including pension, life insurance, salary continuation, long-term disability, and health care programs, ensuring employee/spouse understanding and full accuracy, completion, and submission of all required documents.
• Administer company wage and salary administration and employee performance appraisal programs for Exempt and Nonexempt employees and reviews wage ranges annually for internal/external equity and makes recommendations.
• Oversee the administration of payroll processing on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of records and reports necessary to carry out department functions.
• Keeps the executive team informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of company goals, and those not addressed adequately at the line management level.
• Develop and supervise training programs, conducts supervisory training proactively and as needs are identified.
• Lead the implementation of company safety and health programs. Monitors the tracking of OSHA-required data.
• Acts as a liaison/problem solver between the Company in accordance with the Company’s personnel policies and applicable laws such as OSHA, Wage-Hour, Unemployment Compensation, ERISA, etc.
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Manages employee communication and feedback through avenues such as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, and/or one-on-one meetings.
• Directs the development and administration of programs for employee communications and for promotion of community relations.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related field

5 to 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources

Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, and training

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Mason City, Iowa to lead HR/office functions for all employees. You will administer corporate policies, local programs, and wage/salary administration while ensuring a union-free environment and compliance with applicable laws.

The role oversees payroll processing, benefits, safety programs, and employee development. Strong communication, confidentiality, and multi-project management are essential to succeed in this leadership position.