Human Resources, Accounting Manager

Hyvee.io; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Human Resources and Accounting Manager to oversee people operations and store accounting. You will lead recruiting, payroll, employee relations, and financial reconciliations to keep the store compliant and financially sound.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work with both people and numbers in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2–3 years HR and accounting coursework.
• Experience in payroll, employee relations, and store accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee both people operations and store accounting.
• Recruiting, payroll, and employee relations for the store.
• Handle cash accountability and monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate benefits, wages, and personnel matters; manage reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and dress code.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

People management

Payroll

HR policies

Accounting basics

Education

High school diploma + HR/accounting coursework

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): -

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Human Resources and Accounting Manager

Department: General

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

As the Human Resources and Accounting Manager at Hy-Vee, you'll oversee both people operations and store accounting; two of the most critical functions in the building. From recruiting, payroll, and employee relations to cash accountability, accounts payable, and monthly reconciliations, your work keeps the store financially sound and the team well-supported.

If you're highly organized, comfortable working with both people and numbers, and thrive in a role where no two days are exactly alike, this could be a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and assisting them throughout the store
• Coordinate all employee information updates in the time and attendance system including inputting, changing, and deleting records
• Counsel department heads and employees on performance reviews, scheduling, benefits, wages, and personnel matters; serve as Insurance Coordinator and 401(k) Coordinator
• Develop and manage recruiting and retention programs; facilitate the full hiring process including interviewing, placement, orientation, and training
• Coordinate employee transfers between stores and track vacation and personal days for all store employees
• Conduct performance reviews and exit interviews; attend weekly staff and assistant manager meetings
• Make payroll adjustments including bonuses and missed pay raises; transmit sales, hours, adjustments, and accounts receivable to the corporate office weekly
• Disperse paychecks, W-2s, and Trust Fund and 401(k) reports; distribute company and store communications including birthdays and anniversaries
• Prepare employee wage and employment verifications, disability claims, and leave of absence requests
• Record and follow up on Workers Compensation claims and complete accident reports for customers and employeesl
• Schedule employees, honor time-off requests, and arrange coverage for call-ins
• Evaluate daily money needs, maintain appropriate safe balances, count the safe, verify gift cards, and gather Western Union and utility reports
• Scan checks, balance cash and checks, and prepare daily deposits
• Reconcile miscellaneous bags, verify register ending balances, and prepare checkout and cash accountability reports
• Reconcile invoices, enter into the system, and send to corporate; complete all monthly reconciliations to balance with corporate
• Prepare unpaid invoice reports, reconcile Electronic Funds Transfer, and manage store accounts receivable with corporate monthly
• Reconcile expense and merchandise spreadsheets and complete FTD and Teleflora reconciliations monthly
• Run department invoice reports, prepare invoices held at store for corporate, and collect bad checks as needed
• Coordinate quarterly employee meetings, store events, service award programs, and bonus meetings
• Handle customer complaints and send follow-up and thank-you correspondence
• Handle confidential employee records and sensitive information with strict discretion
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

You’ll receive direction and support from: Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, and Store Operations

Your Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with employees and leadership
• Interview, counsel, and advise employees and managers with professionalism and discretion
• Solve practical problems and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Work accurately with financial data, reconciliations, and accounting processes
• Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Handle confidential records and cash with strict accuracy and discretion
• High school diploma plus 2 to 3 years of HR and accounting coursework required; Hy-Vee experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, and Store Operations

Direct Reports: All other store positions and any assigned by Store Manager

Education and Experience

High sch