Manager, Human Resources

Good Feet Midwest; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Feet Midwest is seeking an experienced Manager of Human Resources to partner with company leadership and oversee day-to-day HR operations in a hybrid West Allis office. You will manage payroll, coordinate with our PEO, ensure policy compliance, and drive workforce initiatives across the organization.

In this role, you will advise on employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, and HRIS data management, while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture aligned with

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for associates and managers, guiding on policies and procedures.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, engagement, and performance management.
• Provide coaching on employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate with leadership to support development through coaching and training.
• Oversee payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance with wage laws.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding and HR data in HRIS.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support audits, reporting, and HR metrics for leadership insights.

Skills

Payroll administration

Employee relations

HRIS experience

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Manager, Human Resources

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