Human Resources Manager – Multi-Site Operations

Human Resources Manager – Multi-Site Operations

Location: Columbus, Ohio Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: Controller / Executive Leadership Employees Supported: Approximately 120 across three affiliated companies

Since 1998, we are Associated Graphics (AGI), the nation’s premier vehicle & environmental graphics company headquartered in central Ohio. We are looking for a success-oriented and goal-driven Human Resources Manager to join our dynamic, high performing team.

AGI Vision Statement - Promote profitable, steady growth by providing the absolute best product and customer experience utilizing a high-performance culture that is built on TRUST, RELIABILITY & FLEXIBILITY.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and administering the day-to-day human resources functions for three affiliated companies with approximately 120 employees.

This is a hands-on HR leadership position responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll and timekeeping administration, benefits, compliance, disciplinary actions, terminations, and HR policy administration.

The HR Manager will serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers while partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure consistent HR practices across all companies and locations.

The successful candidate will have strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and the ability to independently manage sensitive employee matters while balancing compliance requirements with practical business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Compliance

• Serve as the primary HR contact for approximately 120 employees across three affiliated companies.
• Advise managers and leadership regarding employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns and terminations.
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, Ohio employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9 requirements and other applicable employment regulations.
• Maintain and administer company policies, employee handbooks and HR procedures.
• Assist management with employee investigations, corrective actions and documentation.
• Coordinate with outside employment counsel when appropriate.
• Maintain confidential employee and HR records.
• Monitor changes in employment regulations and recommend necessary policy or procedural changes.

Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding

• Manage the recruiting process for open positions across all companies.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and job postings.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Assist management with compensation and offer decisions.
• Prepare and coordinate employment offers.
• Manage background checks and pre-employment requirements.
• Complete new-hire onboarding and employment documentation.
• Maintain I-9, W-4, state withholding and other required employment records.
• Coordinate employee orientation and benefits enrollment.

Performance Management

• Manage the company's annual employee performance review process.
• Maintain review schedules and ensure reviews are completed timely.
• Assist managers in preparing meaningful performance evaluations.
• Track employee goals, development plans and performance improvement plans.
• Provide guidance regarding merit increases, promotions and compensation adjustments.
• Maintain documentation regarding employee performance and disciplinary actions.

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Oversee employee timekeeping and payroll administration.
• Review employee timecards and payroll information for accuracy prior to processing.
• Maintain employee compensation, deductions and payroll-related changes.
• Coordinate new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions and other payroll adjustments.
• Work with the company's payroll provider to resolve payroll and tax issues.
• Ensure proper payroll setup across applicable state and local jurisdictions.
• Maintain payroll documentation and support payroll-related audits.

Benefits

Administration

• Administer company health, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement benefits.
• Manage new-hire benefit enrollments and employee benefit changes.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment.
• Serve as the primary employee contact for benefit questions.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, benefit providers and retirement plan administrators.
• Administer COBRA and other applicable continuation requirements.
• Assist leadership with annual benefit plan renewals and benefit strategy.

Employee Lifecycle Management

Manage HR activities throughout the complete employee lifecycle, including:

• Recruiting and hiring
• Onboarding
• Compensation changes
• Promotions and transfers
• Leave administration
• Performance reviews
• Corrective actions
• Employee investigations
• Terminations
• Exit interviews
• Offboarding and final payroll/benefit coordination

HR Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS/payroll systems.
• Maintain organizational charts and employee rosters.
• Track PTO, leave and attendance.
• Prepare HR reports for executive leadership.
• Monitor headcount, turnover, compensation and other HR metrics.
• Maintain personnel files and required employment documentation.
• Support workers' compensation claims and workplace injury reporting.
• Assist with unemployment claims and employment verification requests.

Multi-Company / Multi-Location Support

• Ensure HR policies and practices are consistently administered across all three companies.
• Support employees and managers at Columbus, Toledo and locations.
• Travel periodically to company locations as needed.
• Maintain compliance with state and local employment requirements applicable to each location.
• Support integration of employees, payroll, benefits and HR processes resulting from future acquisitions or organizational changes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent relevant HR experience.
• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience handling employee relations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Experience administering payroll and employee timekeeping.
• Experience administering employee benefits.
• Experience managing recruiting, hiring and onboarding.
• Experience administering employee performance review programs.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities across several companies and locations.

Preferred

• Previous HR experience supporting multiple business locations or legal entities.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with ADP or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, printing, distribution or similar operational environments.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions and employee integrations.
• Working knowledge of Ohio employment requirements.
• Notary

We offer:

· Competitive compensation package

· Exceptional Healthcare plan – we also pay the initial $750 of your out-of-pocket health care expenses

· 401(K) match up to 5%

· Paid Time Off

· Paid public holidays

· A positive, clean, fast-paced, and friendly work environment

AGI is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and do not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, marital or registered domestic partner status, veteran status, legally protected medical conditions, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Work Location

In person