Job Title: HR (Payroll & Benefits) Manager
Location: Phoenix, AZ (5 days per week, in-office)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Position Overview:
An Orion Operating Company is seeking a hands-on HR (Payroll & Benefits) Manager to lead day-to-day human resources operations at our Phoenix, AZ location. This role reports directly to the CFO and is a key partner in supporting employees and leadership across the organization.
This is a highly visible, in-person role ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, supporting employees directly, and growing with a dynamic operating company. The position offers strong opportunity for professional growth and expanded responsibility over time.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Oversee and process weekly payroll, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and other offerings
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries
- Manage open enrollment and benefits renewals in partnership with brokers
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations
Human Resources Operations
- Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain and update employee records and HRIS systems
- Partner with leadership on employee relations matters and performance management processes
- Support recruitment efforts, including coordination of interviews and candidate communications
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
- Assist in developing and documenting HR processes and procedures
- Serve as the primary point of contact for 401(k) and work comp payroll audits
- Work with management to support work comp administration and reporting
Culture & Employee Support
- Serve as an in-office HR presence and trusted resource for employees
- Promote a positive, compliant, and high-performance workplace environment
- Support engagement initiatives and company events
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in HR with direct payroll and benefits administration experience
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance and employment regulations
- Experience working closely with finance or reporting into a CFO preferred
- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in an in-person environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Construction industry experience a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation aligned with market
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity for professional growth within an Orion Operating Company
- A collaborative, in-person work environment with leadership visibility