HR Operations Leader: AI-Driven Payroll & Talent Strategy

Prairie Companies; Roosevelt (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) program

Job summary

Prairie Field Services is seeking an HR Operations Manager to oversee the HR infrastructure with a focus on automation and auditability. You will modernize attendance, payroll, and Driver Qualification files and lead the Talent Acquisition/Marketing Specialist to align recruiting and retention strategies.

Reporting to the COO, you will drive companywide HR initiatives, manage vendor relationships, oversee onboarding, benefits, and 401(k) programs, and ensure compliant, accurate records across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; experience in trucking, oilfield services, or another safety- and compliance-driven industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, HRIS, payroll, or automation platforms to modernize HR operations
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA Driver Qualification file requirements and recordkeeping/retention standards
• Experience leading full-cycle recruiting and retention programs, ideally for drivers or field-based staff
• Working knowledge of ADA, FMLA, and short/long term disability case management processes
• Experience managing vendor relationships, particularly benefits brokers and 401(k) providers
• Exceptional organizational skills with an exacting attention to detail and recordkeeping accuracy
• Prior supervisory experience, with the ability to manage and develop a direct report
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels within the company
• Proficient in MS Windows and MS Office; quick to adopt and champion new HR technology and AI tools
• Ability to travel as needed to company locations across Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana, and New Mexico

Responsibilities

• Leads the identification, implementation, and ongoing use of AI and automation tools across HR functions to improve speed, accuracy, and consistency companywide
• Automates and continuously improves the company’s attendance tracking system and attendance policy enforcement
• Automates and continuously improves, in conjunction with the finance team, the company’s payroll process to ensure accurate, timely, and auditable employee pay
• Automates and manages the company’s Driver Qualification (DQ) files to ensure ongoing compliance with FMCSA/DOT recordkeeping requirements
• Directs and manages the Talent Acquisition/Marketing Specialist, including direction, workload, and performance management
• Leads companywide recruiting and retention strategy to attract, hire, and retain qualified drivers and staff
• Oversees the company’s social media presence, and marketing initiatives
• Oversees (through the direct report’s efforts) company events
• Manages the company’s branded merchandise program, including item creation, budgeting, purchasing, distribution, and tracking of feedback
• Oversees the new hire orientation process in partnership with the other managers responsible for onboarding
• Manages short and long term disability cases from initiation through resolution
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with benefits and 401(k) providers to ensure competitive offerings and vendor accountability
• Drives employee education, participation, and engagement in benefits and 401(k) programs
• Ensures HR recordkeeping across all functions is accurate, tightly organized, and audit-ready at all times
• Reports on recruiting, retention, compliance, and HR systems performance to the COO & leadership team
• Leads HR initiatives in adherence to Prairie Field Services’ mission, vision, and values
• Manages the company’s third-party website designer/developer to keep the company website current, accurate, and up to date

Skills

AI in HR

HRIS

Payroll

Automation

Driver Qualification (DQ)

Vendor management

Recruiting/Retention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Windows

Job description

Prairie Field Services is seeking an HR Operations Manager to oversee the HR infrastructure with a focus on automation and auditability. You will modernize attendance, payroll, and Driver Qualification files and lead the Talent Acquisition/Marketing Specialist to align recruiting and retention strategies.

Reporting to the COO, you will drive companywide HR initiatives, manage vendor relationships, oversee onboarding, benefits, and 401(k) programs, and ensure compliant, accurate records across