We are looking for a Human Resources / Payroll Manager to oversee core HR operations and ensure accurate, timely payroll administration for our team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role blends employee support, compliance-focused recordkeeping, benefits coordination, and payroll execution into a hands-on leadership position. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly payroll ensuring all pay data is reviewed, validated, and submitted within strict processing deadlines.
• Coordinate manager timecard approvals, confirm accuracy of reported hours, and address discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Administer paid time off requests and payroll deductions, maintaining current records and applying updates correctly in each pay cycle.
• Lead hiring-related administrative steps such as pre-employment screenings and employment documentation when needed.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation activities to help new employees transition smoothly into the organization.
• Partner with leaders to support performance review cycles, wage adjustments, and employee separation processing.
• Maintain complete and organized personnel files while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Support benefits administration by coordinating annual open enrollment and working with third-party providers on plan-related processes.
• Handle additional HR compliance and administrative duties, including unemployment claims, candidate screening coordination, handbook updates, safety policy administration, licensing renewals, monthly communications, and weekly certified payroll reporting.