Overview: The HR Manager serves as the primary liaison with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO), ensuring smooth HR processes and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role plays a key part in fostering a positive work environment and driving HR strategies that align with the company's objectives.Key Responsibilities:PEO Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the PEO to ensure compliance with HR policies, payroll, benefits, and employee-related legal requirements. - Manage HR services provided by the PEO, such as benefits administration, payroll processing, and employee onboarding/offboarding.Payroll Administration: -Oversee payroll processing in partnership with the PEO to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees. -Assist PEO with payroll discrepancies and inquiries from employeesEmployee Relations: -Assist with resolving employee conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. -Work with PEO to conduct investigations into employee complaints, ensuring fair and consistent treatment for all employees.Benefits Management: - Work with PEO to on employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, ensuring employees are well-informed and enrolled. -Work with the PEO to review and optimize the company's benefits offerings. -Assist PEO with the open enrollment process.Compliance & Policy Development: - Provide PEO with any updated company HR policies and employee handbooks. -Manage employee files and records in a confidential and compliant manner. Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.-A minimum of 2-3 years of HR experience, including managing relationships with a PEO, recruitment, payroll, and benefits.-Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.-Experience with HRIS and payroll software (experience with PEO platforms is a plus).-Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.-Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.-SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification is preferred.Benefits: -Competitive salary -Health, dental, and vision insurance -Retirement plan with company match -Paid time off and holidays -Professional development opportunitiesNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.