Position SummaryJendco Safety Supply is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead and manage the company's human resources function during a period of continued growth. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position serves as the primary HR leader and day-to-day resource for employees, managers, and leadership.The Human Resources Manager will own a broad range of HR responsibilities, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, payroll and timekeeping, compliance, performance management, HR systems, training, and employee engagement. The role will also build scalable HR processes and infrastructure as Jendco grows.The successful candidate will be proactive and confident enough to take charge while remaining highly collaborative, communicative, and receptive to leadership direction.Key Responsibilities - HR Leadership & Business PartnershipDevelop and execute annual HR priorities aligned with business needs.Develop, maintain, and implement HR policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.Maintain HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting.Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on workforce planning, HR budgeting, organizational growth, change initiatives, and people-related decisions.Provide practical HR guidance and coaching to managers and leadership.Employee RelationsServe as the primary HR resource for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate action.Coach managers on employee relations, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and termination processes.Manage exit interviews and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.Lead employee engagement and morale initiatives.Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & OffboardingManage the full recruiting lifecycle, including job descriptions, compensation recommendations, posting, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, background checks, and agency relationships.Manage new-hire paperwork, Form I-9/E-Verify, orientation, benefits enrollment, and onboarding.Coordinate equipment and system access with appropriate internal partners.Support structured 30/60/90-day check-ins.Manage employee termination and offboarding processes.Compensation & BenefitsConduct salary benchmarking and maintain salary ranges.Support job leveling and classification; administer annual merit and compensation processes.Administer bonus/incentive programs and pay-equity reviews.Make compensation recommendations to leadership.Administer employee benefit programs and respond to employee benefit questions.Manage broker and vendor relationships and lead annual open enrollment.Evaluate benefit plan design and costs; oversee 401(k), HSA/FSA, and COBRA administration.Payroll, HR Operations & SystemsProcess and review payroll; administer timekeeping and PTO.Resolve payroll discrepancies and corrections and manage the payroll vendor relationship.Support year-end payroll and W-2 activities.Own the HRIS and maintain accurate employee data, records, reporting, and document retention.Manage HR vendors and develop scalable HR processes and SOPs.Compliance & Risk ManagementMaintain the employee handbook and HR policies.Monitor federal, state, and applicable local employment-law requirements.Administer FMLA and ADA/accommodation processes.Manage workers' compensation and unemployment claims.Support OSHA and workplace safety compliance.Maintain compliant personnel files and records.Manage EEO reporting, I-9 compliance/audits, and multi-state employment compliance as the company grows.Performance, Development & CultureDesign and administer the performance review process and train managers on performance management.Support goal setting, succession planning, talent reviews, and high-potential employee identification.Coordinate new-manager, leadership, compliance, and employee-development training.Lead employee engagement surveys, recognition programs, and culture initiatives.Support company values and behavior expectations, organizational design, change management, and leadership/team effectiveness.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.5-8+ years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful HR generalist or HR management responsibility.Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple HR disciplines in a hands-on environment.Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.Demonstrated employee-relations and workplace-investigation experience.Experience with payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, compensation, and performance management.Experience building or improving HR processes in a growing organization strongly preferred.HRIS/payroll systems experience; iSolved experience helpful but not required.SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred, not required.Leadership ProfileThis role is best suited to a builder/doer: someone who is comfortable personally executing HR work today while creating the systems, processes, and team structure needed for future growth. The HR Manager must balance independent ownership with strong communication, collaboration, sound judgment, and alignment with leadership.Equal Employment OpportunityJendco Safety Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Reasonable AccommodationsJendco Safety Supply is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring an accommodation may contact the hiring representative for assistance.