Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location: United States (Multi-State Workforce)
Work Model: Hybrid — 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
Reports To: Vice President
Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 annually

About the Organization

This is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial aviation company built by operators who value precision, accountability, and people. The organization operates with high standards, lean teams, and clear ownership. Culture matters—and so does execution.

This role serves as the sole HR position within the company, making it a critical leadership and trust function. The ideal individual will be both approachable and authoritative, capable of supporting employees while confidently enforcing policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager who is personable, grounded, and highly competent. This individual will act as the primary point of contact for all HR matters, balancing employee advocacy with company compliance and operational needs.

The ideal candidate is:

• Easy to talk to and welcoming

• Calm, confident, and emotionally intelligent

• Clear and concise when explaining payroll, benefits, policies, and performance processes

• Comfortable being firm when necessary

• Resourceful and proactive in independently finding answers

Because this is a standalone HR role, 3–5+ years of hands-on HR experience is required.

Core Responsibilities

Payroll & Compensation

• Submit bi-weekly payroll, bonuses, quarterly payroll, and reconciliations

• Manage payroll within Paylocity or a comparable HRIS

• Clearly explain paycheck calculations, deductions, and taxes to employees

• Update tax withholdings and ensure payroll tax compliance across multiple states

• Coordinate multi-state payroll tax accounts and filings

• Lead annual compensation review processes, including merit increases and bonus coordination

Performance Management

• Own and manage the annual performance review cycle

• Partner with leadership to ensure fair, consistent, and well-documented evaluations

• Support managers in delivering clear and professional performance feedback

• Align performance outcomes with compensation decisions and company goals

Hiring & Onboarding (End-to-End)

• Manage the full hiring and onboarding lifecycle, including:

  • Partnering with managers on job descriptions and postings

  • Screening candidates and supporting interviews

  • Assisting with interview structure and evaluation

  • Drafting and issuing offer letters

  • Guiding new hires through onboarding

  • Ensuring completion of all compliance and onboarding requirements

Employee Relations

• Advise managers on employee relations, conduct, and performance concerns

• Guide leadership on compliant handling of employee matters

• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures

Benefits Administration

• Explain benefits clearly and answer detailed employee questions

• Draft internal and external benefits materials and summaries

• Lead annual benefits renewals and vendor negotiations

Reporting, Vendors & Operations

• Generate and manage HR reports and workforce metrics

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of people data

• Manage relationships with HR-related vendors and partners

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned external HR vendors

Compliance & Risk

• Process employee terminations professionally and compliantly

• Manage workers’ compensation administration

• Support compliance for a distributed, multi-state workforce

Communication & Culture

• Provide timely, clear communication to employees and partners

• Coordinate company events and employee appreciation initiatives

• Support and protect company culture while maintaining professional boundaries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources or related field preferred)

• 3–5+ years of HR experience , ideally in a standalone or high-ownership role

• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS

• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, performance management, and employment compliance

• Experience supporting employees across multiple U.S. states

• Highly resourceful and comfortable identifying external solutions when needed

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Success Looks Like

• Employees feel supported, informed, and treated fairly

• Managers receive clear, confident HR guidance

• Payroll, benefits, reviews, and compliance run smoothly and on time

• Leadership receives accurate, actionable HR reporting

• HR processes are consistent, documented, and scalable

• Culture initiatives feel authentic and meaningful