People Operations and Payroll Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Provide coaching to managers and directors regarding attendance, performance, and discussions related to performance improvement plans.

• Offer guidance to leaders on matters of employee relations and strategic HR inquiries.

• Remain updated on employment laws and revise policies and practices accordingly.

• Oversee the management of workers’ compensation and unemployment claims.

• Administer the drug and alcohol testing program.

• Collaborate with external legal counsel as necessary.

• Facilitate the processing of bi-weekly payroll and bonuses, including garnishments.

• Ensure payroll accuracy through regular audits, reporting, and proactive checks.

• Address employee inquiries regarding HR, payroll, and standard benefits.

• Maintain the HRIS (Paylocity), alongside personnel files, benefit files, and updates to benefits.

• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding new hires, managing terminations, conducting exit interviews, and overseeing offboarding.

• Manage relationships with HR vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in HR operations, payroll, and employee relations.

• Experience with hands-on payroll processing using an HRIS such as Paylocity.

• A solid understanding of employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

• HR or payroll certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, or similar) is preferred.

• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.

• A personal and developing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Willingness to sign the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle.

• Capability to handle sensitive situations with poise and discretion.

• Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment.

• Attention to detail with payroll and financial data.

• Alignment with the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adherence to employee policies.

• Employees must confirm their alignment with the Mission’s Statement of Faith and comply with employee policies and guidelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Coverage for medical, dental, and vision.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Opportunities to engage in meaningful work, alongside a supportive team that celebrates each other.