The Talent Shop · 3 hours ago
Human Resources & Payroll Director
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe Talent Shop is hiring a Human Resources & Payroll Director for a growing client organization. This role is crucial in supporting team members, managing benefits, and ensuring accurate payroll operations while partnering closely with Executive and Operations teams to execute HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
ConsultingHospitalityInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Dan Heltzel
Responsibilities
Serves as the first point of contact for team member relations matters, advising leaders and team members on appropriate resolution strategies
Conducts thorough, fair, and timely workplace investigations as needed
Assists in updating and maintaining the team member handbook, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Maintains compliance with employment regulations and HR best practices; reviews and recommends policy updates as needed
Partners with operations to offer recruiting support and execute company-wide recruiting strategies to maintain proper staffing levels at all locations
Attends job fairs and recruiting events as a brand ambassador as necessary
Assists with onboarding and badging of new team members
Manages monthly attrition reporting and supports retention efforts and programs
Creates and support the implementation of an annual team member engagement survey; analyzes results and partners with leadership to develop action plans
Develops and supports company culture and team member engagement initiatives
Creates and supports workplace safety programs and initiatives
Engages with team on site at airports regularly to show support to our most valuable assets – our team members
Will serve as the primary point of contact if any of our locations become unionized
Manages and oversees end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Partners with leadership to reconcile payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and deliver accurate reporting
Ensures payroll practices comply with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Maintains team member payroll records, audits data for accuracy, and ensures confidentiality
Own HRIS strategy and administration
Will act as Project Manager for new Payroll system choice, implementation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing enhancements
Manages benefits administration, including open enrollment communication and team member education
Develops and produces HR and payroll-related reports as needed for leadership and compliance purposes
Works cross-functionally with Executive and Operations teams
Provides guidance and support to managers on HR, benefits and payroll-related matters
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of experience in an HR/Payroll Manager or related role
Working knowledge of traditional human resources practices and payroll administration
Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with operational teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of emerging HR trends and federal, state, and local compliance requirements
Ability to travel to airport restaurant locations (currently DCA, IAD, IAH & BWI)
Passionate about people, culture, and operational excellence
Preferred
Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail environments strongly preferred
SHRM-CP or PHR preferred (certification sponsorship available upon hire)
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish preferred, but not required
Airport operation experience helpful, but not required
Company
The Talent Shop
At The Talent Shop, we have a creative, disruptive recruitment approach to find and hire real talent for your company.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase