Human Resources Manager - Multi-State Operations & Payroll

Steeler, Inc. offers a hands-on Human Resources role based in Seattle, WA (onsite) with a salary of $85,000 per year
, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. You will lead daily HR operations for a multi-state workforce
, with primary ownership of full-cycle multi-state payroll and HR compliance. The role also supports benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, and HRIS management using UKG
.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match (including 401(k) matching)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  , plus paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee product discounts
• Professional development and on-the-job training

• Lead daily HR operations and act as the primary HR resource for employees and managers.
• Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately, confidentially, and on schedule.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Use UKG for HRIS administration, payroll, timekeeping, reporting, and employee data management.
• Support multi-state compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Advise managers on employee relations topics such as performance management, attendance, corrective action, and company policies.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and recommend fair, consistent, and well-documented resolutions.
• Manage recruiting activities including interviewing, offers, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and handle confidential employee information.
• Coordinate leave administration, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Review and update employee policies, procedures, job descriptions, and the employee handbook.
• Prepare HR reports and identify opportunities to improve processes, compliance, communication, and employee retention.
• Partner with leadership and operations teams to support a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.

• At least three years of progressive HR generalist or HR management experience.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll and benefits administration
  .
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS
  , payroll, timekeeping, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on-site at the Seattle location.

• Experience supporting employees in multiple states.
• Experience using UKG Ready
  , UKG Pro
  , or related UKG modules.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or another operations-focused environment.
• Experience recruiting and interviewing for hourly and salaried positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable preemployment screening and a background check, consistent with federal, state, and local law.