[Remote] Human Resources Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SURON is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations for a digital marketing agency with W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors. The role oversees payroll, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, and HR administration while partnering with agency leadership on staffing needs and workplace support.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate, timely employee payroll in ADP, including salaries, hourly wages, approved overtime, commissions, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments
• Maintain employee payroll records, direct deposit information, tax elections, and approved compensation changes
• Review time records and payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies with finance, and obtain required approvals
• Resolve payroll questions and coordinate with ADP and finance on system issues, payroll reporting, and year-end W-2 preparation and review
• Manage contractor onboarding, W-9 collection, signed agreements, and payment documentation
• Coordinate approved invoices, payment schedules, and applicable 1099-NEC reporting with finance through the agency's established payment process
• Partner with leadership, finance, and outside advisers to review employee and contractor classifications and maintain supporting documentation
• Manage recruiting for roles across paid media, SEO, social media, content, creative, account management, and agency operations
• Coordinate job postings, interviews, offers, employee onboarding, and required new-hire documentation
• Work with department leaders to anticipate staffing needs tied to client onboarding, campaign deadlines, and project workloads
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers, addressing workplace concerns promptly and confidentially
• Guide managers on feedback, performance reviews, development plans, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters
• Manage sensitive employee relations matters and investigations fairly, involving leadership or outside counsel when appropriate
• Support employee engagement and retention
• Manage employee resignations and terminations professionally and respectfully, including separation documentation and exit interviews
• Coordinate final payroll in ADP, applicable accrued leave payouts, and benefits transitions with finance and benefits providers
• Partner with managers and IT to arrange equipment returns and remove access to agency and client systems
• Coordinate handoffs of ongoing work and client responsibilities, and update employee records in ADP and other HR systems
• Maintain employee records, the employee handbook, and HR policies; coordinate required training and support compliance with applicable employment requirements
• Administer employee time off, leave, and any company-sponsored benefit programs, coordinating with providers as applicable
• Coordinate confidentiality and intellectual property documentation with department leaders
• Track headcount, turnover, hiring activity, and labor costs; recommend practical improvements to HR processes and workforce planning

Skills

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, including ownership of HR operations or experience in an HR management role
• Hands-on experience processing payroll in ADP and reviewing payroll reports for accuracy
• Experience supporting both W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors, including onboarding and payroll or payment coordination
• Working knowledge of employment requirements, wage and hour practices, worker classification, and confidential record keeping
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and employee relations skills, with sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, HR systems, and standard business collaboration tools
• Experience in a digital marketing, advertising, creative, or professional services agency
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Benefits

• Remote work

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