Strategic HR Manager — Culture, Compliance & Growth

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Competitive time-off

SHRM certification support

Professional development

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for ~300 employees across multiple sites. You will report to the CEO and drive compliance, workforce development, and strategic HR programs to support organizational success.

You will supervise HR staff, oversee front desk operations, and partner with leadership on workforce planning, policy development, and employee engagement initiatives. SHRM certification support is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; current or recent HR Manager experience.
• Strong HR compliance knowledge with employment laws.
• Experience managing FMLA, leave administration, and workers' compensation.
• Proven employee relations and conflict resolution experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience within an HR function.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and HR team performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Administer and support leave management programs, including FMLA.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, policy development, and organizational initiatives.
• Manage HR compliance audits, documentation, and reporting.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement efforts.
• Guide managers on performance management and employment practices.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems and records, including Paylocity.
• Foster a positive, transparent, and accountable workplace culture.

Skills

HR leadership

HR compliance

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS platforms

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for ~300 employees across multiple sites. You will report to the CEO and drive compliance, workforce development, and strategic HR programs to support organizational success.

You will supervise HR staff, oversee front desk operations, and partner with leadership on workforce planning, policy development, and employee engagement initiatives. SHRM certification support is available.