HR Manager/Payroll Specialist

About Us

Highway Signing Inc. is a multi-state leader in traffic control and pavement marking services. We are committed to safety, quality, and building strong teams to support our continued growth. We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented HR Manager & Payroll Specialist to oversee daily HR operations, manage payroll across multiple states, and serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resources Management

• Oversee day-to-day HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance.

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, training, retention, and offboarding.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.

• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications.

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations and performance issues.

• Coordinate with safety, operations, and leadership teams on workforce planning needs.

• Payroll & Compliance

• Process weekly/bi-weekly multi-state payrolls, ensuring compliance with wage and tax laws.

• Maintain accurate payroll records including hours, wages, deductions, and benefits.

• Prepare payroll reports and support annual audits, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2, 1099).

• Manage garnishments, wage verifications, and certified payroll as needed.

• Act as primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.

• Support system administration and process improvements in payroll software.

Qualifications

• Required:

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to both HR management and payroll.

• Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll.

• Strong knowledge of employment law and payroll regulations.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll reporting.

• Preferred:

• Experience with Vista (Viewpoint Vista) software.

• Previous experience in construction, transportation, or related industries.

• Knowledge of union payroll and certified payroll reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and coach managers.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute day-to-day HR and payroll functions