<p>Our client is seeking a hands‑on Human Resources and Payroll professional to oversee the full employee lifecycle and support HR operations for a growing, professional services organization. This role will own recruiting, onboarding, HR systems administration, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations, serving as a trusted partner to leadership and staff.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, including coordinating interviews, conducting orientations, and ensuring compliance documentation is complete.</li><li>Administering HRIS platforms to maintain accurate employee records, reporting, and year‑end closeouts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll processing, expense payrolls, bonuses, PTO tracking, and payroll‑related reporting in partnership with Accounting.</li><li>Administering employee benefits programs, open enrollment, vendor management, and benefits reconciliation.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, supporting audits, government reporting, and policy updates.</li><li>Serving as the primary point of contact for employee relations, performance management support, and HR inquiries.</li><li>Managing relationships with external vendors, including payroll providers, benefits brokers, and staffing partners.</li><li>Supporting performance review cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and workforce planning.</li><li>Coordinating immigration and visa documentation as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>