Our client is introducing a newly created Human Resources Manager position to establish and build out a dedicated HR function for their growing organization of approximately 160 employees. Historically supported by a distributed administrative team, this role marks their first internal HR leader. They are looking for a seasoned, stable professional who can build processes from the ground up, provide strategic mentorship to the management team, and guide the workforce through an exciting period of organizational transition.
This is a full-time, 100% onsite position (five days per week) requiring a hands-on leader who thrives on visibility and long-term impact.
Core Responsibilities
- Department Build-Out & Leadership: Establish foundational HR infrastructure, standardize practices, and serve as the organization's primary resource for all personnel matters.
- Management Mentorship & Employee Relations: Partner closely with department managers to provide coaching, support leadership development, and advise on sensitive employee relations issues or terminations.
- Performance Management: Design, implement, and manage the company’s first formal employee performance review process, including training and coaching managers to ensure consistent execution.
- Payroll & Benefits Administration: Take full ownership of the weekly payroll cycle for 160 employees (currently using iSolved) and oversee all benefits administration, including managing an upcoming platform and plan transition next year.
- Multi-Site Engagement: Maintain a strong, visible presence across the company footprint. This includes traveling to the Lancaster facility approximately one day every other week (or as needed) to support local management and handle complex personnel issues.
- Compliance & Workforce Support: Manage multi-state compliance (PA, NJ, DE), leave administration (FMLA/state programs), onboarding/offboarding, and workplace safety intake.
Requirements
- 5+ years of comprehensive, hands-on HR experience spanning payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
- Direct experience running a complete, high-volume payroll cycle (experience with iSolved is a plus, but not required).
- Demonstrated experience developing and launching new HR processes or performance review systems.
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, multi-state labor laws (specifically PA and NJ), and compliance standards.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% (bi-weekly to Lancaster County)
- Professional certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR) or experience in a union environment are advantages but not required.
Benefits
Company provided medical, dental, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment and 401(k).