Manager, Human Resources

Good Feet Midwest; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Feet Midwest, based in West Allis, WI, is seeking an HR Manager who will serve as the HR business partner to leadership and staff. This role oversees day-to-day HR operations, payroll processing, and coordination with our PEO to ensure compliant, effective HR services.

You will guide policies, employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, and reporting while shaping a positive workplace culture and partnering with leadership to drive talent development and organizational success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including payroll and employee relations.
• Experience with a PEO environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for associates and managers, guiding on policies and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, engagement, and performance management.
• Provide coaching on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.
• Support development through coaching, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Help build a culture of continuous development and growth within the organization.
• Act as liaison between the organization and the PEO; coordinate HR services and compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing, record-keeping, and payroll changes in partnership with the PEO.
• Ensure HR records and HRIS data integrity; support policy development and HR documentation.

Skills

HR management

Payroll administration

Employee relations

PEO coordination

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Location: Corporate Office, West Allis, WI
Job Type: Full-Time, hybrid
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

The HR Manager serves as the primary Human Resources Business Partner to company leadership and associates. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, coordinating closely with the organization’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO), processing and administering biweekly payroll, and ensuring compliance with employment policies and regulations.

The HR Manager will support leadership and associates by providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll processing, and HR compliance while helping maintain a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partner

• Serve as the primary HR contact for associates and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management
• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary processes
• Partner with leadership to support employee development through coaching, performance management, and ongoing training initiatives
• Help build and reinforce a culture of continuous development, ensuring employees are set up for success and growth within the organization

PEO Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and the PEO
• Coordinate HR services, including benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and HR reporting
• Ensure company policies and processes align with PEO guidelines and employment regulations

Payroll Administration

• Process and administer biweekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records, audit payroll data, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
• Manage payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions
• Coordinate with the PEO regarding payroll reporting, taxes, and compliance requirements

HR Operations

• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain HR records and employee data in HRIS systems
• Administer benefits enrollment and assist employees with benefits questions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Assist with policy development and HR documentation

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain compliance with labor laws and employment regulations
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR documentation
• Track HR metrics and provide leadership with workforce insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including payroll and employee relations
• Experience working with a PEO environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration and HR compliance
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
• PHR / SPHR