Human Resources Manager

**Job Summary** The Human Resources Manager leads the full scope of the human resources function for Knight, a multi-state emergency services and property restoration company operating in a private equity-backed, high-growth environment. This role champions a values-driven workplace culture, partners with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, and oversees talent management, compliance, and compensation and benefits across the organization. The HR Manager also plays a key role in mergers and acquisitions, leading HR due diligence and post-acquisition integration to ensure smooth transitions for acquired teams. This position serves as a trusted advisor across all levels of the company, handling sensitive matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** **Culture & Engagement** - Champion the development and maintenance of a strong values-driven workplace culture. - Develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction. - Serve as a trusted advisor and cultural ambassador across all levels of the organization. - Drive culture initiatives including internal communications, recognition, and engagement efforts. **Leadership & Strategy** - Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives. - Lead and mentor HR staff, providing direction and development opportunities. - Act as a key contributor in change management efforts during private equity transitions and acquisitions. **Talent Management** - Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding to ensure a strong talent pipeline. - Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to support company growth. - Implement performance management programs to foster high performance and accountability. - Support leadership development and succession planning. **Compliance & Risk Management** - Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with all relevant employment laws and regulations. - Develop and enforce internal policies that mitigate risk and promote ethical practices. **Compensation & Benefits** - Oversee compensation structures, benefits administration, and employee recognition programs. - Partner with finance and private equity stakeholders to manage cost-effective yet competitive benefit offerings. **Payroll Management** - Oversee end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing in ADP Workforce Now across a multi-state workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time. - Manage the integration of field time data into payroll, including dual-rate and California daily overtime and double-time calculations. - Ensure compliance with multi-state wage and hour requirements, including state-specific final pay rules, garnishments, and off-cycle payroll runs. - Oversee payroll-related benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions and compliance testing, and workers' compensation payroll reporting. - Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, labor cost reporting, and audit support.