Lavallee Brensinger Architects · 19 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Manchester,NH,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expLavallee Brensinger Architects is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee both day-to-day and strategic HR functions. The role emphasizes accuracy and compliance while managing core HR operations such as recruitment, payroll, and employee relations.
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Responsibilities
Partner with firm leadership to foster a supportive, compliant, and high-performing work culture
Develop, implement, and administer HR plans, policies, procedures, and annual departmental budgets in collaboration with the CEO and CFO
Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts of at least 2-3 hires per year in partnership with leadership, aligning staffing needs with firm goals
Coordinate interviews, conduct background and reference checks, and manage the onboarding and orientation experience
Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns
Work closely with the CFO to administer bi-weekly payroll processing and maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS (Paylocity)
Compile and reconcile payroll data, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and retirement contributions
Serve as primary point of contact for benefits vendors and third-party administrators
Coordinate all benefits processes, including enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA, disability, and claims administration
Reconcile benefit invoices and maintain accurate benefits records and payroll integrations
Manage all aspects of workforce planning, including recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, performance management, and organizational planning
Lead and participate in employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, as needed
Manage employee records, timekeeping approvals, onboarding workflows, and benefit enrollment events within Paylocity
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, firm policies, and required training programs (e.g., safety, anti-harassment, licensure, certifications)
Maintain awareness of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies
Partner with the CEO to establish compensation packages, negotiate offers, and issue offer letters
Participate in compensation analysis reviews and offer leadership guidance
Travel periodically to firm offices in Manchester, NH; Portland, ME; and Boston, MA
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of experience, preferably within a professional services industry
Multi-state HR experience within the Northeast
Deadline oriented self-starter with excellent time management, communication, listening, and organizational skills
Must be detail oriented with ability to find and correct discrepancies
Comfortability with changing priorities and situations – ability to flex when needed
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and familiar with HR systems and software; preferably Paylocity
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Preferred
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification
Company
Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Lavallee Brensinger Architects is a real estate company located in Manchester.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Barry Brensinger
CEO
Richard Pizzi
CEO
Recent News
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