Office Manager & HR Lead

Ag Metrics Group; Thonotosassa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Metrics Group is seeking an energetic Office Manager and HR Lead to oversee on-site office operations and lead human resources functions. The role focuses on efficient administrative operations, payroll, benefits, and employee relations to support organizational growth.

The position requires hands-on HR experience, recruiting and payroll processing, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with travel to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or related field
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Paylocity software experience highly preferred
• Ability to travel to other company locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, vendors, supplies, purchasing, shipping/receiving, facilities, and administrative needs
• Support station leadership with operational projects, events, documentation, and workplace needs
• Coordinate research materials, trial samples, shipping/receiving, and maintain related records
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding
• Process biweekly payroll and support benefits and leave administration
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Support employee relations, performance management, investigations, and terminations
• Maintain HR records and support company policies and compliance

Skills

HR experience

Office management

Recruiting

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ag Metrics Group is a renowned leader in agricultural consulting and contract research, serving a diverse range of clients including agricultural manufacturers, cooperatives, and government agencies. With over 45 years of experience, our team develops innovative crop technologies across multiple regions in the United States through dedicated research centers.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Office Manager and HR Lead to oversee daily office operations on-site, manage human resources functions, and ensure a smooth, efficient work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead administrative initiatives, coordinate team activities, and support organizational growth through effective office management and HR strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily office operations, vendors, supplies, purchasing, shipping/receiving, facilities, and administrative needs
• Support station leadership with operational projects, events, documentation, and workplace needs
• Coordinate research materials, trial samples, shipping/receiving, and maintain related research and operational records
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding
• Process biweekly payroll and support benefits and leave administration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day employee HR questions and concerns
• Support employee relations, performance management, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations
• Maintain HR records and support company policies and compliance

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience preferred
• Experience with office management, administration, or business operations
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance
• Strong organization, judgment, confidentiality, communication, and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or a related field required
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Paylocity software experience highly preferred
• Ability to travel to other company locations as needed

Join us to be a vital part of a dynamic organization committed to innovation in agriculture! We value proactive leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture through excellent organizational skills and team management expertise.