HR Business Partner, Human Resources

Location: Remote in AL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, OH, OK, TN, TX, WI, and WV This Role: We are seeking a seasoned and strategic HR Business Partner to join our organization of approximately 500 employees. This role is a critical dual-function position, combining deep expertise in Employee Relations with hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing responsibilities. The ideal candidate serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees alike, while ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for both exempt and non-exempt staff across all applicable federal and state jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations • Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution for a workforce of approximately 500 employees • Conduct thorough, impartial, and timely investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace misconduct, document findings, and recommend appropriate corrective actions • Partner with outside legal counsel on employee issues that require guidance or involve particularly complex or high-risk employee interactions • Partner with managers and supervisors to coach on employee relations best practices, leadership effectiveness, and HR policy interpretation • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organizational values • Monitor employee morale and engagement, identify trends, and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate turnover and foster a positive workplace culture • Manage unemployment claims and participate in hearings as required • Support annual performance review cycles, ensuring consistent and equitable application of evaluation standards across departments Payroll Processing & Compliance • Manage full-cycle, end-to-end payroll processing for all exempt (salaried) and non-exempt (hourly) employees on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness • Calculate and verify hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, deductions, and other compensation adjustments in compliance with FLSA and applicable state wage-and-hour laws • Prepare, file, and reconcile all federal and state payroll tax filings, including Form 941 (quarterly), Form 940 (annual FUTA), W-2s, and applicable state equivalents, by all required deadlines • Identify, research, and resolve payroll tax discrepancies and tax notices from the IRS and state taxing authorities, coordinating with external tax advisors as needed • Maintain and administer multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with varying state income tax, SUI, SDI, and local tax regulations • Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and partner with Finance/Accounting on payroll journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities • Oversee benefits deduction and enrollment reconciliation in coordination with the benefits administration function • Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal and state recordkeeping requirements and internal audit standards • Evaluate and optimize payroll systems and processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability • Stay current on changes to federal and state payroll tax laws, wage-and-hour regulations, and compliance requirements, and proactively implement required changes Strategic HR Partnership • Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, serving as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management • Analyze HR metrics and trends (turnover, absenteeism, ER case volume) and present data-driven recommendations to leadership • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on job descriptions, compensation benchmarking, and onboarding processes • Support HR initiatives including training, employee development, and open enrollment • Comply with all state and federal laws regarding an effective Compliance Program inclusive of HIPAA Privacy and Security • * Adhere to the Code of Conduct and remain familiar with all compliance policies and procedures stored in LogixGarden relevant to this position • Ensure departmental managers and employees follow the Code of Conduct, compliance policies, and procedures Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties. Required: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field • Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations, including formal investigations, disciplinary processes, and management coaching • Minimum of 5–7 years of direct, hands-on payroll processing experience for both exempt and non-exempt employees in a mid-size organization • Demonstration of expertise in federal and multi-state payroll tax filings, including 941s, W-2s, FUTA/SUTA, and state income and local tax compliance • Proven ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll tax discrepancies and IRS/state agency tax notices independently • Strong working knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, NLRA, and applicable federal and state employment laws • Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG Pro, or similar) • Exhibit exceptional attention to detail and a zero-tolerance mindset for payroll errors • High degree of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and compensation data • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly when diagnosing and resolving tax and payroll discrepancies • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization • Sound judgment when navigating complex and sensitive employee relations situations • Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment Preferred: • Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a significant plus. • Experience operating in a multi-state payroll environment across 5 or more states. • Prior HR Business Partner experience in a company of 400–700 employees • Familiarity with general ledger reconciliation and payroll accounting principles Benefits at LogixHealth: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, on-site fitness center and company-wide social events. 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