Human Resources Manager (Kill Devil Hills, NC)

Kitty Hawk Kites - Kill Devil Hills, NC

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Kill Devil Hills, NC

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing the HR function within the company, ensuring efficient management of payroll, recruiting, training, and benefits administration. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and is crucial for maintaining employee relations and compliance with HR laws. The position requires strong organizational skills and confidentiality, as it involves sensitive employee information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources Team with 2 direct reports and oversee all human resources functions and activities in the company including benefits, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, open enrollments, etc.
• Serve on senior leadership team as an organizational advisor that influences senior leaders on significant matters.
• Project planning and implementation of various HR strategic initiatives that impact all levels of management and employees.
• Coach managers on supervisory skills to increase communications, clarify expectations and improve performance.
• Recommend and implement recruiting, hiring and retention strategies for the company.
• Responsible for Talent Development, Career Path Development and Succession Planning.
• Position description creation and compensation analysis.
• Responsible for all employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning human resources.
• Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
• Build, update, and maintain Kronos UKG - HRIS and train employees on system changes.
• Process biweekly payroll, conduct quarterly audits, and manage end of year close out and W-2 processing and reporting.
• Negotiate employee benefits, conduct open enrollment, process enrollments and terminations, and run annual ACA reporting.
• Submit worker comp claims, conduct annual report and injury analysis, and provide safety training based on assessment.
• Coordinate enrollment/disenrollment in health, dental & life insurance plans for all qualified employees.
• Facilitate employee recognition programs.
• Collaborate and support other departments as needed.
• Oversee employee housing.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors' Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures required.
• Experience with UKG Kronos is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Advanced in Excel.
• 5+ years in Human Resources in a generalist role.
• 2+ years in Leadership Role.
• Payroll experience preferred.