Hybrid HR Operations Lead: Payroll, Benefits & Wellness

Project Lead The Way; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is seeking an HR Operations Manager to ensure an exceptional Team Member experience by running HR programs, systems, and processes smoothly. This role covers multi-state payroll, benefits, compliance, leave administration, HRIS management, and wellbeing initiatives.

The position is hybrid/remote and requires reside in or around the Indianapolis area, with occasional travel. The ideal candidate will have SHRM-CP/PHR or equivalent, and extensive HR operations experience

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• A SHRM-CP, PHR, or other related HR certification.
• Extensive HR operations experience spanning payroll, benefits, compliance, leave administration, HR systems, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a hybrid/remote environment while collaborating across teams.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and compliant multi-state payroll.
• Manage benefits administration, including enrollment, life events, open enrollment, vendor coordination, invoice reconciliation, and benefits communications.
• Help Team Members navigate leave and accommodation programs, including FMLA and ADA.
• Maintain and optimize Paylocity, ensuring accurate HR data while identifying opportunities for automation, self-service, and better reporting.
• Turn HR and benefits data into meaningful insights that help inform decisions and improve the Team Member experience.
• Lead PLTW's wellbeing program and collaborate with Team Members and partners to create engaging wellness initiatives.
• Support employment eligibility, I-9 documentation, required training, records retention, and audit readiness.
• Serve as a trusted resource for Team Members while partnering with Finance, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Look for better ways of working by improving processes, tools, resources, and workflows across HR operations.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Relationship building

Hybrid/remote work

Travel

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR)

Education

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

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is seeking an HR Operations Manager to ensure an exceptional Team Member experience by running HR programs, systems, and processes smoothly. This role covers multi-state payroll, benefits, compliance, leave administration, HRIS management, and wellbeing initiatives.

The position is hybrid/remote and requires reside in or around the Indianapolis area, with occasional travel. The ideal candidate will have SHRM-CP/PHR or equivalent, and extensive HR operations experience