Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Location: Sterling MA (Full-Time, On-Site)

Why Join Us

Become part of a collaborative, high-energy team where your work makes a visible impact. For over 20 years, we’ve proudly served New England as a licensed and insured company built on trust, professionalism, and growth. With a close-knit team of about 25 employees—most working in the field—you’ll see the results of your efforts every week in a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and shared success.

We believe in straightforward communication, a balanced and down-to-earth work environment, and a genuine family feel. You’ll be part of a workplace where safety and professionalism always come first, but camaraderie and good energy are just as important.

Our Core Values: Safety • Quality • Professionalism • Courtesy • Efficiency • Integrity

If you’re seeking a role where you can take ownership, be trusted, and contribute to meaningful growth, this is the place for you.

How you will contribute: 

Human Resources, Payroll, and Compliance

• Manage end-to-end HR and payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and separations.

• Process payroll accurately for all employees, including new hires, rate changes, deductions, and off-cycle payments.

• Administer prevailing wage reporting, including wage and fringe breakdowns, and coordinate with external payroll providers.

• Maintain compliant and confidential HR and payroll records, conducting regular audits as needed.

• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, EEO, and company policies.

• Coordinate benefits administration, PTO tracking, workers’ compensation claims, and injury reporting.

• Prepare detailed payroll and HR reports for leadership.

• Schedule and track mandatory trainings, including OSHA and harassment prevention programs.

• Support field compliance with uniform policies, safety standards, and timekeeping accuracy.

Administrative and Operations Support

• Partner with leadership to ensure smooth daily office operations.

• Assist with administrative tasks such as A/R, A/P, invoicing, collections, and permit coordination.

• Manage incoming calls and emails professionally, ensuring timely customer communication.

• Serve as a liaison between field teams and office staff to support seamless coordination.

Safety and Program Management

• Support DOT and OSHA compliance programs, safety training initiatives, and documentation processes.

• Drive consistent, efficient processes that improve operational performance and reduce risk.

Success in the First 90 Days

• Independently process payroll with complete accuracy, including prevailing wage reporting.

• Implement process improvements to streamline HR documentation, forms, and checklists.

• Identify and recommend solutions for operational inefficiencies.

What we need from you: 

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience with direct HR and payroll responsibilities.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll best practices and wage and hour compliance.

• Proven track record of accuracy in payroll processing and reconciliations.

• Exceptional communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-through.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience with prevailing wage projects and reporting.

• HR or payroll professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP) a plus.

• Familiarity with Apple devices and software.

Tools and Systems

• Payroll: Vision Payroll, iSolved

• Field Operations: Service Fusion

• Accounting: QuickBooks (experience helpful but not required)

Work Environment and Schedule

• On-site office environment 

• Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

• Occasional travel for meetings or training sessions.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to company officers or board-level leadership for HR matters.

• Collaborates closely with office leadership on daily administrative operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.