Manager, HR & Payroll

Manager, HR & Payroll

Position Details

Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)

Type: Contract / Fractional, Client-Facing

Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)

Compensation: $50 - $75/hr

Who We Are

livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

Own and operate human resources and payroll across industries and company sizes. In addition to providing HR and payroll support, this role will lead HRIS and Payroll implementations for our clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who has run payroll and HR technology in-house, not just implemented it for others. You'll be one of the internal experts on our clients' HR tech stack using systems such as HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and/or ADP, keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

Own end-to-end payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance across all applicable states

Manage payroll calendar, tax filings, garnishments, and off-cycle runs

Serve as the point of escalation for payroll discrepancies and audits

HRIS/Payroll System Implementations

Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling), including workflows, permissions, and data integrity

Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools

Implementation & Optimization

Lead configurations for clients implementing new payroll and HCM systems to include leading change management, new module rollouts, and system upgrades

Build and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR admin

Partner with People team leaders to translate process needs into system design

Data & Compliance

Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systems

Ensure payroll and HRIS practices meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements

Deliver dashboards and reporting that support workforce planning and OKRs

People Operations & Core HR

Optimize HR processes, policies, and systems for efficiency and compliance.

Implement core HR practices: onboarding, employee relations, policy development.

Advise on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.

What We Are Looking For

Core Competencies

Generalist across livingHR's focus areas (tech, payroll, innovation, people analytics, operations, people and culture), with strong data storytelling skills.

Client and project management; owns relationships, deadlines, and delivery end to end.

Facilitation; leads implementation workshops and stakeholder sessions with confidence.

Innovation mindset; finds ways to scale work and improve processes.

Experience & Qualifications

5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems

HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle

Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies

Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS and Payroll platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, and/or Rippling, etc.) required

Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements

Strong systems thinking with the ability to troubleshoot integrations independently

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills

Comfort operating in a lean, fast-scaling environment with high ownership expectations

What You Can Expect

livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple Full-time or part-time opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.