Human Resources Manager

A-1 Little John

Denison (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

A-1 Little John is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations, payroll, benefits, and credentialing for drivers. You will ensure system accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience while partnering with department managers across the company.

Responsibilities include Paycor administration, benefits benchmarking, wage and hour compliance, and DOT screening coordination. The role emphasizes process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
5+ years in HR operations with hands-on Paycor/payroll exposure
Experience administering Paycor/payroll platforms
Experience with benefits operations, vendor management
Strong documentation, accuracy, and deadlines in HR processes

Responsibilities

Own Paycor HRIS and payroll data integrity and updates
Administer hires, job changes, organizational updates in line with policy
Coordinate termination processes across internal teams
Oversee benefits administration, carrier feeds, billing, and vendor management
Manage payroll processing, PTO, and timekeeping accuracy/compliance
Coordinate DOT background checks, drug testing, and credentialing
Oversee workers' compensation administration and return-to-work processes
Design and maintain HR dashboards and workforce metrics
Support HR policy documentation and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Paycor

Payroll systems

ISNetworld

Veriforce

Job description

Human Resources Manager Role & Expectations
A-1 Little John is proud to hire and promote based on Core Values:
Every team member rides for the brand.
Every team member demonstrates the grit to complete the job every time.
Every team member contributes as a team player.
Every team member is an independent problem solver.
Every team member respects team members and customers 100% of the time.
Every team member is conscientious about the details.
Every team member demonstrates excellent communication skills.
Every team member is eager to be coached to the next level.
Position Overview
The HR Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day HR operations for A-1 Little John, ensuring the company's HR systems, payroll, benefits, workforce administration, and employee and driver credentialing remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready at all times.
This role owns HR systems administration (Paycor), payroll processing for the entire company, and benefits administration across the employee lifecycle, partnering with department managers to build and enforce accurate time tracking and approval practices and to ensure a strong employee experience.
This role also owns collaboration with department managers so all leaders consistently follow company hiring, employee performance, and accountability systems. The HR Manager maintains all company documentation regarding employees and terminations, and coordinates termination processes across internal partners and integrated platforms.
This role owns all company workforce administration and workers' compensation daily practices and processes.
This role also owns the HR side of DOT screening and credentialing, serving as the primary internal point of contact with partner services for background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and DOT-required documentation.
This role is also an executive administrative support role. The HR Manager does not supervise employees, but collaborates to deliver support systems for employee development and training. This role directly owns the systems, documentation, and processes department managers use to hire, pay, evaluate, and separate employees consistently and compliantly.
The role works cross-functionally with internal leaders and external partners, including partner services, to streamline HR systems, payroll, benefits, and credentialing across the company.
Primary Responsibilities
HR Systems & Employee Lifecycle Management (20%)

Serve as primary owner of Paycor, ensuring data integrity, consistent processes, and effective system utilization
Administer core employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, job and compensation changes, and organizational updates, in alignment with policy and audit requirements
Partner with HRIS IT to support workflow configuration, eligibility rules, security roles, and system enhancements; coordinate testing and validation
Manage system updates and releases, including impact assessments, user communications, job aids, and training for HR partners and managers

Hiring, Performance & Accountability Systems Oversight (20%)

Partner with department managers to ensure all leaders consistently follow company hiring, employee performance, and accountability systems
Own and maintain all company documentation regarding employees, performance records, and terminations
Coordinate termination processes end-to-end across internal partners and integrated platforms
Collaborates to maximize Paycor ATS, HR, Talent Development and LMS systems.

Benefits Administration, Vendor Management and Insurance Administration (15%)

Own end-to-end benefits administration, including eligibility, enrollments/life events, carrier file feeds, billing and premium reconciliation, and employee issue resolution
Manage benefits vendors and broker/consultant relationships; support renewals, plan changes, and service-level monitoring
Ensure benefit deductions and pay-impacting issues are accurately reflected in payroll processing
Manage the Company’s Insurance Policy.

Payroll Ownership & Timekeeping Compliance (10%)

Own payroll processing, PTO and administration for the entire company
Partner with department managers to develop, train on, and enforce accurate time tracking, PTO, approval, and timecard practices
Ensure payroll compliance with wage and hour requirements, deductions, garnishments, and audit standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related vendor and platform coordination

DOT Screening & Credentialing Coordination, Fleet Registration (10%)

Serve as the primary internal point of contact with partner services for background checks, drug and alcohol testing (including random testing) and DOT-required credentialing
Monitor, communicate and ensure real time updates across Safety Training Partner, ISNetworld and Veriforce
Ensure every driver and safety-sensitive employee file is complete, current, and audit-ready
Maintain documentation for employee certifications tied to DOT and safety-sensitive roles
Responsible for all fleet registration and regulation compliance.

Workforce & Workers' Compensation Administration (10%)

Own all company workforce administration processes and daily practices
Own workers' compensation administration, including claims coordination, documentation, and reporting
Partner with department managers and external partners on workers' compensation case management and return-to-work coordination
Manage the full cycle of the company’s Worker’s Compensation program.

HR Reporting & Process Improvement (10%)

Design and maintain HR dashboards and reports (headcount, attrition, tenure, benefits participation, DOT/credentialing status, and other workforce metrics)
Evaluate and improve HR processes, documentation, and controls to increase efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience

HR Documentation & Policy Support (5%)

Develop and maintain HR operational procedures
Provide support for handbook and policy documentation as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive HR operations experience with significant hands-on responsibility for HRIS and benefits administration
Demonstrated experience administering Paycor (or similar HRIS/payroll platforms), including troubleshooting, audits, and end-user support
Experience with benefits operations, including life events, carrier feeds, reconciliation, and vendor management
Experience owning payroll processing and compliance, including deductions, reconciliations, and pay-impacting transactions
Experience developing and enforcing timekeeping and approval processes with department managers
Experience administering workers' compensation programs, including claims coordination and compliance documentation
Experience coordinating background checks, drug testing, and DOT-required screening with a third-party administrator such as partner services
Exceptional attention to documentation, accuracy, and deadlines
Exceptional communication, employee development and culture building communication skills.
Strong analytical skills to build and interpret HR dashboards and workforce metrics
Works effectively with leadership, department managers, IT, brokers, and partner services

Compensation & Benefits