Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager plays a key role in keeping Street Smart's people operations running smoothly as the company continues to grow. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being close to the work-ensuring employees are paid accurately, supported consistently, and treated fairly across a multi-state organization.

You'll be the go-to HR partner for day-to-day operations, working across payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee support. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who takes pride in strong execution, values organization and accuracy, and enjoys helping managers and employees navigate everyday HR needs with confidence.

If you're someone who likes seeing the tangible impact of your work-clean payrolls, compliant processes, and employees who feel supported-this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference without the expectation of building large-scale programs from scratch.

This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days in our Columbus, MN office.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Payroll & HRIS Administration (Paycom)

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including regular wages, commissions/incentives, and reimbursements
• Maintain employee data in Paycom, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Execute established payroll and HRIS processes and escalate issues as needed
• Provide basic guidance to employees and managers on Paycom usage and HR processes
• Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting related to payroll and HRIS data

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Manage recruiting activities for roles below the Director level, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
• Support hiring managers throughout the hiring process and prepare offer materials
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including system setup, policy acknowledgements, and required training completion
• Ensure completion and ongoing compliance with Form I-9 requirements and employment eligibility verification.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs in accordance with established policies and vendor guidelines
• Coordinate and support annual open enrollment activities
• Process qualifying life events (QLEs) and ensure timely benefit updates
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits and escalate complex issues as appropriate
• Liaise with benefit providers to resolve routine employee inquiries
• Administer employee leaves of absence (FMLA, state paid leave, and company leaves), ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and multi-state compliance.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Maintain required personnel documentation and records in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Track compliance deadlines and required filings using established calendars and checklists
• Support compliance reporting and audits as needed
• Escalate regulatory or compliance concerns to HR leadership

Employee Support, Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, pay, benefits, and procedures
• Partner with managers to support performance management processes, including documentation, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and follow-up tracking.
• Document employee relations issues and partner with HR leadership on resolution
• Support consistent application of HR policies across the organization

Safety & Workers' Compensation Support

• Assist with workers' compensation claims and related documentation
• Support safety initiatives and Safety Committee administration as needed

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates the ability to deliver accurate, timely HR outcomes through disciplined execution and follow-through.
• Applies strong attention to detail and sound judgment to identify, prevent, and mitigate HR-related risk.
• Utilizes HRIS tools and data effectively to maintain integrity, accuracy, and consistency across HR operations.
• Exercises independent decision-making within established guidelines while recognizing when escalation is appropriate.
• Applies employment laws, regulations, and internal policies consistently across a multi-state workforce.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to resolve employee questions while balancing empathy, policy, and confidentiality.
• Manages competing priorities through strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Builds productive working relationships with leaders, peers, and external partners to support HR execution.
• Demonstrates discretion, ethical judgment, and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience processing payroll and administering an HRIS (Paycom experience preferred)
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Experience in an operations or field-based environment
• Exposure to benefits administration and workers' compensation processes

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

Compensation for this role has a range of $95,000 to $120,000 annually with a 15% target bonus.

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits of working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Company incentive plan with quarterly payouts based on individual and company performance
• Uncapped monthly commission plan based on region and individual results.
• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1st of the month following your date of hire:
• 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan
• Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
• Dental and vision plans with no or low employee premiums.
• Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1st of the month following your 30th day of employment. Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date)
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

What We Value:

Lead from the Front - We never settle for 'good enough.' We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed - and on the move.

Grind the Hard Yards - We've built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

Do it Right - We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with.

We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don't cut corners because what we do saves lives.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, this could be a great role for you.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine and printer.
• Communicates with others in their area of expertise, both internally and externally. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.
• The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.
• Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business offices with computers, printers, and light traffic.
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.