HR Manager- Tempe, AZ

Vaco Phoenix is looking for an HR Manager for a top client in Tempe, AZ. This HR Manager will be responsible for full‑cycle payroll, open benefits enrollment, onboarding, employee relations, and day‑to‑day HR duties. This position is fully onsite and pays up to $100,000 per year. Interviews are being held immediately!

• Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Review and validate timekeeping records, overtime, PTO, and wage adjustments in accordance with wage and hour regulations
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolving issues efficiently and accurately
• Manage full‑cycle onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, I‑9/E‑Verify compliance, and system access setup
• Lead new hire orientations covering company policies, benefits, safety procedures, and role expectations
• Ensure timely completion of all required training and employment documentation
• Oversee offboarding procedures, including final payroll processing, benefits termination, exit documentation, and company equipment return
• Administer employee benefits and insurance programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Partner with insurance brokers and carriers to manage enrollments, renewals, audits, and claims support
• Lead annual open enrollment, clearly communicating benefit options and changes to employees
• Ensure accurate benefits deductions and seamless coordination with payroll
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers, providing guidance on workplace concerns and performance matters

• Strong problem solving, reporting, and analytical skills
• Minimum 2-3 years of HR Supervisor or Manager experience (leadership required)
• Experience supporting an organization of approximately 100 employees
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, insurance, and employment law