Human Resource Manager

Rocket City HR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket City HR is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR initiatives for a clinical laboratory operating across Alabama. You will partner with executive leadership to deliver practical people strategies that support a safe, compliant, high-performing workforce.

This role travels regularly to laboratory locations throughout Alabama to build relationships and ensure consistent HR practices, overseeing recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, HRIS and compliance with employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience with independent ownership of multiple HR functions.
• Sound knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and workplace safety compliance.
• Strong communication, judgment, organization, negotiation, problem-solving, and confidentiality.
• Ability to travel regularly across Alabama, work for prolonged periods at a computer, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, workforce planning, offer management, background screening, and partnerships with schools, agencies, and job fairs.
• Manage onboarding, orientation, E-Verify, payroll and benefits enrollment, training records, and employee separations.
• Coach managers and employees on performance, employee relations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans.
• Administer benefits, workers' compensation, leave and claim-related requests, unemployment responses, and full-cycle payroll oversight.
• Maintain HR policies, the employee handbook, affirmative action obligations, and compliance with employment laws and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Oversee employee records, HRIS, learning management and applicant tracking systems, HR metrics, and the HR/recruiting team.
• EOE

Skills

HR leadership

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Communication

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP Workforce

Breezy ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Manager - Alabama Laboratory Operations

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR initiatives for a clinical laboratory that processes samples from assisted living and memory care facilities throughout Alabama. Partnering with executive leadership, managers, and supervisors, you will deliver practical people strategies that support a safe, compliant, high-performing workforce. This role is ideal for an HR professional who can balance employee needs, operational priorities, and regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

Competitive pay, great benefits, and a casual, yet professional work environment. We value our employees and we want you to do the same.

What You'll Do

Lead recruiting, workforce planning, offer management, background screening, and partnerships with schools, agencies, and job fairs.

Manage onboarding, orientation, E-Verify, payroll and benefits enrollment, training records, and employee separations.

Coach managers and employees on performance, employee relations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans.

Administer benefits, workers' compensation, leave and claim-related requests, unemployment responses, and full-cycle payroll oversight.

Maintain HR policies, the employee handbook, affirmative action obligations, and compliance with employment laws and applicable OSHA requirements.

Oversee employee records, HRIS, learning management and applicant tracking systems, HR metrics, and the HR/recruiting team.

Travel regularly to laboratory locations throughout Alabama to build relationships, understand site needs, and ensure consistent HR practices.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Seven or more years of progressively responsible HR experience, including independent ownership of multiple HR function.

Sound knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and workplace safety compliance.

Strong communication, judgment, organization, negotiation, problem-solving, and confidentiality.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology; ADP Workforce and Breezy ATS experience is a plus.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Ability to travel regularly across Alabama, work for prolonged periods at a computer, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

EOE