Manager, Human Resources at The Good Feet Store Midwest – West Allis, Wisconsin

Manager, Human Resources

Location: Corporate Office, West Allis, WI
Job Type: Full-Time, hybrid
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary
The HR Manager serves as the primary Human Resources Business Partner to company leadership and associates. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, coordinating closely with the organization’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO), processing and administering biweekly payroll, and ensuring compliance with employment policies and regulations.
The HR Manager will support leadership and associates by providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll processing, and HR compliance while helping maintain a positive and productive workplace culture.Key Responsibilities
HR Business Partner

• Serve as the primary HR contact for associates and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.
• Partner with leadership to support employee development through coaching, performance management, and ongoing training initiatives.
• Help build and reinforce a culture of continuous development, ensuring employees are set up for success and growth within the organization.

PEO Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and the PEO.
• Coordinate HR services, including benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and HR reporting.
• Ensure company policies and processes align with PEO guidelines and employment regulations.

Payroll Administration

• Process and administer biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records, audit payroll data, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Manage payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Coordinate with the PEO regarding payroll reporting, taxes, and compliance requirements.

HR Operations

• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain HR records and employee data in HRIS systems.
• Administer benefits enrollment and assist employees with benefits questions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with policy development and HR documentation.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain compliance with labor laws and employment regulations.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR documentation.
• Track HR metrics and provide leadership with workforce insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including payroll and employee relations.
• Experience working with a PEO environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
• PHR / SPHR