Strategic HR Manager for Small Business

Brightwing; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwing seeks an experienced HR Manager in Troy, Michigan to lead day-to-day HR operations in a small-to-mid sized environment. The role covers employee relations, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and policy administration.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, independent, and able to partner with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals. Strong Excel and HRIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience in small to mid-sized organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Well-rounded experience with employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, compensation, and HR compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paychex experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with leadership and employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership.
• Partner with leadership and Operations on staffing, workforce planning, employee development, retention, and organizational needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, programs, and best practices.
• Coordinate payroll administration, benefits, compensation, employee changes, HRIS administration, and HR reporting.
• Provide guidance and support regarding employee relations, performance management, corrective action, workplace investigations, and employee separations.
• Manage recruiting and hiring activities, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Coordinate employee training, development, performance evaluations, and recognition programs.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and HR regulations.
• Partner with Operations regarding workplace injuries, safety incidents, and appropriate HR follow-up.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate HR processes and systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support company-wide initiatives and special HR projects as needed.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and employee-focused workplace environment.
• Perform other HR-related duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Paychex

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brightwing seeks an experienced HR Manager in Troy, Michigan to lead day-to-day HR operations in a small-to-mid sized environment. The role covers employee relations, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and policy administration.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, independent, and able to partner with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals. Strong Excel and HRIS skills are essential.