Human Resources Manager

Cognito Forms; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k company match

Parental leave

Company-provided cell phone

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Cognito Forms is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of HR for our growing organization. You’ll partner with leadership to drive HR initiatives while overseeing day-to-day operations and shaping the employee experience.

The role requires 5+ years of HR generalist experience, multi-state compliance knowledge, and strong recruiting, payroll, and benefits expertise. A collaborative, hands-on leader who values continuous improvement will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with broad HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and maintaining employment law compliance.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and offboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, create job descriptions, manage interviews, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Administer employee benefits, including annual open enrollment, vendor relationships, and employee education.
• Manage payroll administration and employee data, ensuring accurate records and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies, employee handbook updates, and employment documentation.
• Advise managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and employment best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across a multi-state workforce.
• Lead compensation initiatives, including salary benchmarking, annual compensation reviews, and market analysis.
• Manage the company’s performance review process and support manager development through coaching and training.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and internal communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruiting

Employee relations

Payroll

Benefits administration

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Cognito is a fast-growing SaaS company empowering users to quickly build forms - and form-driven business solutions - by themselves. No developer necessary.

Who you are

Cognito Forms is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of Human Resources for our growing organization.

You’ll partner closely with company leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives while overseeing the day-to-day HR function. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR operations.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience, strengthening our culture, and supporting the company’s continued growth.

What you will be responsible for

• Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and offboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, create job descriptions, manage interviews, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Administer employee benefits, including annual open enrollment, vendor relationships, and employee education.
• Manage payroll administration and employee data, ensuring accurate records and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies, employee handbook updates, and employment documentation.
• Advise managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and employment best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across a multi-state workforce.
• Lead compensation initiatives, including salary benchmarking, annual compensation reviews, and market analysis.
• Manage the company’s performance review process and support manager development through coaching and training.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and internal communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.

What you should bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with broad HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and maintaining employment law compliance.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, and performance management.
• Experience administering payroll, employee benefits, and HR systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.

What you can expect in return

• Health insurance and other benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid parental leave
• Company-provided cell phone
• Paid time off
• A relaxed and flexible work environment
• A great team to work with and learn from