Human Resources Manager

HR Jobs; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

HR Jobs in Hartford-area CT seeks an experienced HR leader to own and manage the full HR function across two CT businesses. The role is onsite with travel to Grassroots and Meineke locations in the Hartford area for onboarding and employee matters.

The position requires 5+ years of HR, strong payroll/recruiting expertise, benefits administration, and compliance. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; SHRM credentials are a plus. Competitive compensation is offered with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience (or equivalent).
• Hands-on payroll, recruiting, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of employment compliance; multi-site experience is a plus.
• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll administration for both businesses using Toast Payroll and Paychex; troubleshoot timecard and punch issues.
• Track PTO and employee status changes; maintain personnel records and HRIS data.
• Support wage-and-hour compliance; correct employee classification and CT and federal notices and training.
• Maintain employee policies and handbooks; audit HR files and processes.
• Own the recruiting lifecycle: postings, screening, interviews, references, background checks, offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 compliance and background checks.

Skills

Payroll

Recruiting

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Toast Payroll

Paychex

HRIS

Job description

Own and manage the full HR function for two Connecticut businesses in an onsite, Hartford-area travel role.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll administration for both businesses using Toast Payroll and Paychex; troubleshoot timecard and punch issues
• Track PTO and employee status changes; maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data
• Support wage-and-hour compliance, correct employee classification, and required CT and federal notices and training
• Maintain employee policies and handbooks; periodically audit HR files and HR processes
• Own the recruiting lifecycle: job postings, screening, interviews, reference and background checks, and offers
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 compliance, background checks, payroll setup, and new-hire orientation
• Manage promotions, transfers, and terminations across HR and payroll systems
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and ownership; coach managers on performance and conduct matters
• Lead workplace investigations with thorough documentation for coaching and corrective action
• Administer health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, including annual open enrollment
• Manage FMLA and other leave programs, plus workers' compensation and unemployment claims
• Visit Grassroots and Meineke locations across the Hartford area for onboarding, employee matters, and ongoing team connection

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience (or equivalent) with readiness to manage a full HR function
• Strong hands-on experience in payroll, recruiting, employee relations, and benefits administration
• Working knowledge of employment compliance and HR best practices; multi-site experience is a plus
• Sound judgment, discretion, and strong communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Toast Payroll and/or Paychex experience helpful, not required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR a plus

Technologies

• Toast Payroll
• Paychex
• HRIS

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Based in East Granby, CT onsite with some flexibility for location visits

Compensation

• $75,000-$95,000 per year
• Includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and employee discounts at Grassroots and Meineke