Human Resources Manager

**This is not a ForceBrands job**

Pay Rate Range: $40 - $60/hour W2

W2 Contract

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Establish and maintain the employee handbook.
• Manage HR compliance, including employee documentation, policy updates, and state-specific labor requirements.
• Oversee payroll administration, including running payroll, managing payroll taxes, and maintaining state Payroll Tax ID/Unemployment Insurance (UI) numbers.
• Set up and manage Gusto (or alternative HRIS), including onboarding, benefits enrollment, and payroll workflows.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including healthcare plans, 401(k) setup, renewals, and ongoing administration.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to gather signatures and documentation required by investors or internal stakeholders.

Benefits & Insurance Administration

• Establish and manage D&O insurance.
• Maintain and renew all business insurance policies, including general liability, workers' comp, professional liability, and umbrella policies.
• Manage copacker insurance requirements and ensure appropriate coverage is in place.
• Issue, track, and send Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to clients as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of insurance renewals, limits, and compliance requirements.

Systems & Employee Support

• Set up and manage employee email accounts, Slack profiles, and other core internal systems.
• Manage Google Workspace administration, including