HR Manager

Payroll and Human Resources Manager Memphis Tennessee | On-site Position

Gateway Group Personnel is recruiting a Payroll and Human Resources Manager for a growing construction and field-services company with approximately 370 employees. This hands-on role combines weekly payroll coordination, HR administration, benefits support, and employee communication.

The position is based in the Memphis office and works closely with accounting and branch managers. It has no direct reports. The right person will bring accuracy, initiative, strong follow-through, and the ability to communicate effectively with a busy field workforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly payroll with a third-party provider, verify timecard approvals, audit reports, investigate discrepancies, and enter corrections before payroll is finalized.
• Maintain employee payroll setup, wage changes, deductions, PTO, and required documentation; work with accounting through payroll review and register reconciliation.
• Complete weekly certified payrolls.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding and required screening documentation with branches and providers; maintain personnel records and administer employee departures.
• Support performance review coordination and process approved wage increases.
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment and FSA/HRA administration with outside providers.
• Serve as liaison for workers' compensation, accidents, and injuries; coordinate drug screening and respond to unemployment claims.
• Maintain company and individual license renewals, update the employee handbook as needed, and support safety policy administration.
• Prepare a monthly employee newsletter with recognition, safety information, company updates, birthdays, and service anniversaries; coordinate translated versions using available tools and support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll knowledge and experience supporting HR administration and employee needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, strong attention to detail, and reliable management of recurring deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues proactively, investigate discrepancies, and follow problems through to resolution.
• Clear, assertive, and courteous communication; ability to remain composed when addressing employee concerns.

Preferred Experience Construction or field-workforce experience; certified payroll; Adams Keegan or similar third-party payroll systems; Microsoft Navision/Business Central; supervisory experience; and OSHA 10/30 training.

Work Arrangement and Application Five days per week in the Memphis office, with a typical schedule of approximately 40 hours. Availability outside normal working hours is needed when serving as liaison for accident or injury matters.