Human Resources Manager - Multi-State Operations & Payroll

Steeler, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holi‑

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Employee product discounts

Professional development and training

Job summary

Steeler, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a hands-on Human Resources professional to lead daily operations onsite.

The role owns multi-state payroll, HR compliance, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, and UKG HRIS management, with a starting salary of $85,000 per year. You will partner with leadership to maintain a compliant, productive workplace for a multi-state workforce, delivering accurate payroll processing, benefits enrollment, policy updates, and timely employee

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR generalist or HR management experience.
• Payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and act as the primary HR resource for employees and managers.
• Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately and confidentially.
• Administer benefits programs including enrollments, changes, and vendor coordination.
• Use UKG for HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, reporting, and employee data management.
• Support multi-state compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Advise managers on employee relations topics and policy matters.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and document resolutions.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, offers, onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain personnel records and confidential employee information.
• Coordinate leave administration and workers' compensation processes.
• Review/update policies, job descriptions, and employee handbook.
• Prepare HR reports and drive process improvements for retention and compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

UKG Ready / UKG Pro

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steeler, Inc. offers a hands-on Human Resources role based in Seattle, WA (onsite) with a salary of $85,000 per year, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. You will lead daily HR operations for a multi-state workforce, with primary ownership of full-cycle multi-state payroll and HR compliance. The role also supports benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, and HRIS management using UKG.

What You’ll Get

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match (including 401(k) matching)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, plus paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee product discounts
• Professional development and on-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and act as the primary HR resource for employees and managers.
• Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately, confidentially, and on schedule.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Use UKG for HRIS administration, payroll, timekeeping, reporting, and employee data management.
• Support multi-state compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Advise managers on employee relations topics such as performance management, attendance, corrective action, and company policies.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and recommend fair, consistent, and well-documented resolutions.
• Manage recruiting activities including interviewing, offers, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and handle confidential employee information.
• Coordinate leave administration, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Review and update employee policies, procedures, job descriptions, and the employee handbook.
• Prepare HR reports and identify opportunities to improve processes, compliance, communication, and employee retention.
• Partner with leadership and operations teams to support a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.

Requirements

• At least three years of progressive HR generalist or HR management experience.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on-site at the Seattle location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employees in multiple states.
• Experience using UKG Ready, UKG Pro, or related UKG modules.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or another operations-focused environment.
• Experience recruiting and interviewing for hourly and salaried positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Preemployment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable preemployment screening and a background check, consistent with federal, state, and local law.