HR Manager

Vaco Phoenix is hiring an HR Manager for a top client based in Tempe, AZ. This role is 100% onsite and offers a salary up to $100,000 annually. This HR Manager will own day-to-day HR operations and be the go-to person for payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations. You'll partner closely with leadership while supporting roughly 100 employees across the full employee lifecycle.

• Own full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time processing
• Review and validate timecards, overtime, PTO, and pay adjustments in line with wage and hour laws
• Serve as the main contact for payroll questions and troubleshooting
• Manage end-to-end onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and system access
• Lead new hire orientation covering policies, benefits, safety, and role expectations
• Ensure all required training and employment documentation is completed on time
• Oversee offboarding, including final pay, benefits termination, exit paperwork, and equipment return
• Administer employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans)
• Partner with brokers and carriers on enrollments, renewals, audits, and claims support
• Lead annual open enrollment and clearly communicate benefit options and changes
• Ensure accurate benefits deductions and smooth payroll coordination
• Act as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations and performance matters

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience supporting an organization of 100 employees
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, insurance, and employment law

Compensation includes a salary range up to $100,000 annually, discretionary bonuses, and participation in the company’s medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the 401(k) retirement plan.