Human Resources and Payroll Manager in Athens, Georgia at Epting Events

Epting Events | Athens, Georgia
Reports to: Company Leadership

Epting Events is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Payroll Manager to lead the company’s recruiting, hiring, employee review process, and all payroll functions. Reporting directly to company leadership, this person will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers while building consistent, efficient HR practices that support our business.

The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, highly comfortable with technology, and confident managing both day-to-day responsibilities and sensitive employee matters. Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required. At least five years of experience in a similar position is preferred, and SHRM or HRCI certification is strongly preferred.

Human Resources and Employee Relations

• Lead daily HR operations and provide guidance to leadership, managers, and employees.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Administer company policies consistently and support updates to the employee handbook and HR procedures.
• Address employee questions, workplace concerns, and performance issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate benefits administration, leave requests, employment changes, and employee separations.
• Support compliance with applicable employment requirements and coordinate with outside advisors when needed.

Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding

• Manage the recruiting and hiring process, including job descriptions, postings, applicant screening, interviews, and offers.
• Partner with leadership and department managers to identify staffing needs.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verification, new-hire paperwork, and onboarding.
• Help new employees understand company expectations, policies, and systems.

Employee Reviews and Development

• Lead the company’s employee performance review process, including schedules, documentation, and manager follow-through.
• Support managers in setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and addressing performance concerns.
• Coordinate employee development and training initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee communication, engagement, and retention.

Payroll and ADP Workforce Now

• Own and manage all company payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Review time records, resolve missed punches and discrepancies, and coordinate payroll approvals with managers.
• Process pay changes, deductions, benefits contributions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain employee and payroll information in ADP Workforce Now.
• Reconcile payroll reports, resolve errors, and coordinate tax reporting and year-end activities with ADP and accounting.
• Serve as the company’s primary resource for ADP Workforce Now, including troubleshooting, reporting, and user support.

Technology and Process Improvement

• Use HR systems, digital tools, and reporting to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.
• Develop clear procedures for recurring HR and payroll tasks.
• Help managers and employees use ADP and related systems effectively.
• Provide leadership with useful reporting on staffing, turnover, payroll, and other workforce needs.

• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and employee administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR responsibilities and payroll functions.
• Strong technology skills, including confidence learning new platforms, working with spreadsheets, and troubleshooting routine system issues.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet firm payroll deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate directly with company leadership.

• At least five years of experience in a similar HR and payroll management position.
• SHRM or HRCI certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience supporting hospitality, catering, events, or another business with variable schedules and a mix of hourly and salaried employees.
• Experience improving HR processes and expanding the use of ADP Workforce Now.
• A degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Employees are paid accurately and on time, hiring and onboarding run smoothly, performance reviews are completed consistently, and leadership has a dependable partner for employee matters. HR systems and records are organized, and employees know where to turn for clear answers and support.