HR Operations & Systems Lead

Big Grove Brewery; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Grove Brewery is seeking an HR Operations Manager to oversee the operational backbone of HR across multiple locations. You will own core HR processes, maintain HRIS data integrity, and partner with payroll, benefits brokers, and location leaders to ensure compliant and scalable HR operations.

In this role, you will manage benefits administration, open enrollment planning, ACA/401(k) coordination, and vendor relationships while driving data-driven improvements and strong employee experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HR operations across multiple locations.
• Strong data integrity and HRIS auditing skills.
• Experience with benefits administration, COBRA, ACA, and open enrollment.
• Knowledge of payroll controls and audits, and working with vendors.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Own HR processes across Big Grove locations to ensure consistency.
• Maintain HR checklists, SOPs, workflows, and internal controls.
• Coordinate benefits administration, eligibility, and COBRA processes.
• Audit HR data accuracy and partner with payroll for changes.
• Manage HRIS data integrity and periodic HR data audits.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding controls and compliance checks.
• Coordinate ACA, 401(k), and compliance activities with vendors.
• Support employee relations and investigations with management.
• Partner with location leaders to ensure compliant HR operations.
• Track vendor performance and ensure timely data feeds.

Skills

HRIS data integrity

Benefits administration

Payroll coordination

Compliance tracking

Vendor management

Employee relations

Process improvement

Data reporting

Cross-functional partnership

ADP systems

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Big Grove Brewery is seeking an HR Operations Manager to oversee the operational backbone of HR across multiple locations. You will own core HR processes, maintain HRIS data integrity, and partner with payroll, benefits brokers, and location leaders to ensure compliant and scalable HR operations.

In this role, you will manage benefits administration, open enrollment planning, ACA/401(k) coordination, and vendor relationships while driving data-driven improvements and strong employee experiences.