Hybrid HR Operations Lead - Strategy, Payroll & Compliance

Premier Research Labs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Premier Research Labs in Austin, Texas is seeking a motivated, goal‑oriented HR Operations Manager to guide full‑cycle HR support across the organization, partner with leadership, and promote our mission within the community.

You will lead strategic HR initiatives, manage employee lifecycle processes, oversee HRIS systems and reporting, coordinate payroll and benefits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience
• 2 years payroll processing experience including multi-state requirements
• Spanish-speaking preferred
• HR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and partner with leadership on HR initiatives
• Manage full-cycle recruiting and HR processes.
• Oversee HRIS systems, reporting, and dashboards.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits administration for U.S. employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Employee lifecycle management

Policy compliance

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Business Administration

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP)

Payroll certification (FPC/CPP)

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll processing tools

HR dashboards

Job description

Premier Research Labs in Austin, Texas is seeking a motivated, goal‑oriented HR Operations Manager to guide full‑cycle HR support across the organization, partner with leadership, and promote our mission within the community.

You will lead strategic HR initiatives, manage employee lifecycle processes, oversee HRIS systems and reporting, coordinate payroll and benefits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.