Contract HR Manager

Job Opportunity: Contract HR Manager with Huckleberry House in Columbus, OH

Are you a strategic HR professional who enjoys balancing big-picture planning with hands-on execution? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence organizational culture, support leadership, and oversee the full employee lifecycle? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

As the Contract Human Resources Manager , you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the organization's human resources function. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for ensuring effective HR programs and practices across recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning.

Other Responsibilities Include:

- Lead and manage HR programs that align with organizational objectives and employment law requirements.

- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.

- Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee transition processes.

- Advise managers on hiring decisions, employee classifications, compensation, and performance matters.

- Manage employee benefits programs, including vendor relationships, open enrollment, retirement plan administration, and compliance.

- Oversee performance management processes, including evaluations, corrective action, and performance improvement plans.

- Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.

- Conduct exit interviews, analyze employee feedback trends, and recommend improvements to leadership.

- Oversee payroll administration and ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations.

- Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content.

- Ensure accurate and confidential maintenance of HR records and HRIS systems.

- Manage HR vendors and evaluate program effectiveness.

- Lead special projects and committees, including employee recognition and engagement initiatives.

Skills and Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

- Payroll Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred.

- Progressive human resources experience with strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

- Experience administering HR programs across the full employee lifecycle.

- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

- Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

- Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complex HR matters.

- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the employee experience and supporting the organization's long-term success. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, drive meaningful HR initiatives, and partner closely with leadership in a highly visible role.

If you are ready to make an impact and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply online today!

EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party applications, please.

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