HR And Payroll Manager
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Overview
Job Description
What You'll Do
Recruiting & Onboarding
Own full-cycle recruiting from job postings and screening to offers and day-one readiness
Build and refine onboarding experiences that actually stick
Partner with hiring managers to shape roles and find the right people
Acquisition & Integration
Lead HR onboarding for employees coming in through agency acquisitions
Build integration playbooks covering benefits, policies, systems, and culture
Be the go-to HR contact for acquired employees throughout the transition
Benefits Administration
Manage 401(k) and health/dental/vision benefits, including open enrollment and vendor relationships
Keep employees informed and supported through benefits questions and life changes
Review offerings annually and flag opportunities to stay competitive
Compliance & Policies
Keep the employee handbook and HR policies current and compliant
Stay on top of employment law (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO) so we don't have to sweat it
Handle employee relations matters and sensitive situations with care
Payroll
Run end-to-end payroll processing for both W-2 employees and 1099 independent agents
Ensure accurate and timely payroll, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s)
Maintain payroll records and handle questions or discrepancies quickly and discreetly
General
Think and act like a partner to leadership, not just support staff
Champion culture, communication, and consistency across the team
Handle confidential information with discretion always
Salary Range: $75000.00 - $95000.00 per year
BenefitsAnnual Base Salary Based on Experience
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Mon-Fri Schedule
Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
5+ years of experience in HR, people operations, or a similar generalist role
Hands-on payroll experience, including 1099/independent contractor management
Familiarity with benefits administration and open enrollment processes
Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
Experience supporting or leading HR integration through mergers or acquisitions is a plus
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g. Gusto, Rippling, ADP, Paychex, or similar)
Strong communicator who can work effectively across all levels of the organization
Highly organized, discreet, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
RequirementsNice to Have
Experience in the insurance industry or with 1099 agent populations
Exposure to multi-entity or multi-state payroll
A background in building HR processes from the ground up
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