Kolar Design ยท 21 hours ago
Human Resource Manager
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKolar Design is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead the implementation and improvement of people operations and policies. This role involves managing the HR Generalist team, overseeing employee lifecycle programs, and aligning HR practices with business goals to create a high-performing workplace.
ConsultingGraphic DesignSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Lead employee lifecycle programs: onboarding, offboarding, engagement, and feedback
Coordinate internal communications, employee recognition, and culture initiatives
Execute and track people programs such as birthdays, anniversaries, surveys, and team events
Champion a transparent and inclusive workplace culture
Oversee job postings, phone screens, interview coordination, and hiring workflows
Guide candidate selection and hiring decisions with department leads
Ensure consistent and compliant onboarding experiences, including documentation, systems setup, policy review, and benefits enrollment
Lead quarterly and annual review cycles; maintain development plans and growth tracking
Manage ladders of learning, PDP templates, peer feedback collection, and manager support
Align performance tools with evolving business needs and internal structures
Oversee biweekly payroll prep, including PTO approvals and timekeeping reviews
Act as the primary contact for benefit-related questions and open enrollment coordination
Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems
Manage and update the Employee Handbook and key HR policies
Own compliance calendar: audit prep, required postings, and benefit notices
Maintain secure, organized, and legally compliant employee records
Proactively identify and escalate HR risks as needed
Administer HR system access, integrations, and cross-platform consistency
Maintain shared documentation, naming conventions, and user resources
Support system implementation, troubleshoot issues, and test updates prior to rollout
Partner with Accounting and IT to align onboarding/offboarding tech and license tracking
Supervise HR Generalist or Specialist roles, managing workload and development
Lead regular check-ins, delegate responsibilities, and oversee project progress
Contribute to strategic HR planning and goal tracking
Oversee office supply ordering, event planning, and vendor coordination
Maintain a welcoming, well-run office experience and clear process documentation
Collaborate with Accounting, IT, and Design Team to ensure seamless internal operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification
5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with demonstrated ownership of people operations and compliance
Experience managing or mentoring HR team members or cross-functional partners
Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance requirements
Hands-on experience administering payroll, benefits, PTO, and employee records
Proven ability to build and improve HR processes, systems, and documentation
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive matters
Experience partnering with leadership and managers to support performance, development, and employee relations
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
Preferred
Experience supporting a small to mid-sized organization (under 50 employees), with comfort wearing multiple hats
Experience in a professional services, design, architecture, or creative firm
Prior involvement in building or scaling HR programs in a growing organization
Familiarity with EOS or similar goal-setting and performance frameworks
Experience supporting hybrid or flexible work environments
Strong operational mindset with an eye for continuous improvement
Interest in culture-building, employee experience design, and internal communications
Experience collaborating closely with Accounting and IT teams
Company
Kolar Design
Kolar Design is a consulting agency that provides KPI development, workplace strategy, and graphic design services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kelly Kolar-Eyman
President + Founder
Recent News
2023-06-02
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