Strategic HR Manager: Compliance, Payroll & People Ops

ADA Traffic Control LTD.; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO (paid time off)

Employer-paid life insurance

AAA membership

Job summary

ADA Traffic Control Ltd. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Colchester, VT to lead our HR department and optimize workforce operations. You will manage payroll compliance, onboarding, and employee relations while ensuring strict adherence to multi-state labor laws.

The role requires hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to scale administrative processes across a growing field-service team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive human resources management experience in construction, logistics, utilities, or field service.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for onboarding, HRIS tracking, and compliance records.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal labor laws, DOT compliance guidelines, and progressive discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-volume regional recruitment campaigns for seasonal and permanent staff.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and the use of ADP Workforce Now to entry data accurately.
• Manage offboarding, severance, final compensation, and exit procedures with compliance.
• Maintain HR SOPs and oversee Workers' Compensation claims and incident investigations.
• Conduct multi-state compliance checks, background screening, and I-9 audits.
• Lead payroll processing across states and ensure data integrity and timeliness.

Skills

HR management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

ADA Traffic Control Ltd. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Colchester, VT to lead our HR department and optimize workforce operations. You will manage payroll compliance, onboarding, and employee relations while ensuring strict adherence to multi-state labor laws.

The role requires hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to scale administrative processes across a growing field-service team.