HR Operations Leader
At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation, and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize production, improve efficiency, and support plant-floor operations. Clients rely on GrayMatter to create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity risks, and drive successful digital transformation initiatives.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is building a team of top talent in industrial technology. Our culture encourages learning and collaboration, guided by five core values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.
We are seeking a professional to oversee our benefits, compensation and payroll processes and systems. The HR Operations Leader is a key member of the HR leadership team, helping the Chief People Officer drive a total rewards strategy that attracts, engages, and retains GrayMatter employees. This individual will be responsible for growing and managing the payroll and benefits team.
- General Job Duties:Benefits & Compensation
- Collaborate on onboarding/off-boarding processes
- Support CPO in compensation strategy and administration
- Oversee benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure accurate invoicing
- Leverage data to assess and improve total rewards programs
- Communicate benefits offerings and education to employees
- HR Systems
- Maintain HRIS as the accurate source of employee data
- Build cross-functional integrations with Finance, IT, and other platforms
- Generate reports and dashboards with accurate HR metrics
- Analyze HR data and support audits and reviews as needed
- Payroll
- Own and manage the full payroll cycle, deadlines, and calendar
- Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy across systems
- Refine payroll procedures and maintain compliant records
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate inputs and reporting
- Compliance & Policy
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:Education / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience required
- 8+ years in HR, including 3+ years in a leadership role (5+ preferred)
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Paycor a plus)
- Deep knowledge of benefits administration and payroll regulations
- HR, Compensation, or Benefits certifications preferred
- Competencies:
- Proven leadership in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development
- Ability to motivate and lead diverse, remote teams
- Strong attention to detail paired with strategic thinking
- Knowledge of employment laws and total rewards alignment with business goals
- Excellent communicator and collaborator across teams and vendors
- Self-driven, discreet, and values confidentiality
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
- A commitment to GrayMatter’s Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork
The target annual base compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000, based upon relevant qualifications.
- Featured Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
- Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA
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