• Partner with executive leadership and department heads to align HR strategies with business goals • Serve as the primary advisor on employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and corrective action processes • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations • Maintain and update company policies and employee handbooks in alignment with current labor laws • Oversee and support benefits administration, including open enrollment, vendor management, employee education, and compliance (FMLA, COBRA, ADA, etc.) • Provide payroll oversight in partnership with payroll providers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing • Lead compliance reporting and audits (EEO, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, etc.) • Support workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives • Advise leadership on compensation strategy, pay equity, and market competitiveness • Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive organizational culture • Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes • Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership • Assist with change management initiatives and organizational transitions