HR Manager

About Mod Op

Mod Op is a fullservice advertising marketing and digital agency able to offer clients a full suite of solutions. With offices in the US Canada and Panama our teams are talented diverse and committed to our One Mod Op strategy. Mod Op can offer you access to lowcost highquality health care options and a team of enthusiastic collaborative and motivated coworkers who see career development and personal development as intertwined.

About the role

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing US HR operations managing payroll administering benefits and providing exceptional support to our team. The role requires strong problemsolving skills a solid understanding of payroll and benefits and the ability to build positive relationships across the organization.

Essential Functions HR Management

• Lead HR operations including payroll benefits administration and employee relations.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees providing HR expertise on employee relations and performance management.
• Track analyze and report on key HR metrics to inform decisionmaking.
• Oversee compliance with mandatory and nonmandatory training certifications and continuing education.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to recruit interview and select qualified candidates.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.

Essential Functions Payroll and Benefits Management

• Manage payroll processing through Rippling ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee payroll tax payments benefits deductions and timetracking procedures.
• Manage 401k contributions matches and compliance testing.
• Liaise with benefits brokers and providers to address employee benefits questions and issues.
• Stay current on employment tax regulations and payroll best practices.
• Generate reports for senior management and finance as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provide occasional mentorship to junior HR staff when necessary

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in conflict resolution and employee relations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll platforms; experience with Rippling highly preferred.
• Datadriven mindset with experience in HR analytics and reporting.
• Interest in AI and ML learning preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience with a focus on payroll benefits administration and employee relations.
• SHRMCP SHRMSCP PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Functional Requirements:

• Primarily seated at a desk for extended periods utilizing a computer for payroll processing benefits administration and HRIS system management.
• Occasional commuting to different office locations (up to 5 travel) and the ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds of office supplies or materials as needed.

• Health dental and vision benefits

• 401k plus matching
• Company sponsored life Insurance
• Professional development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning license
• Unlimited vacation time off policy plus December holiday closure
• Hybrid remote/inoffice work options

Annual Salary range: $110000 $120000

When asked what they love about working at Mod Op we hear:

• I feel I can be myself at work and its fun! MV
• The caliber of the clients/brands we work with knowing your work is seen by thousands of people in many cases across the world. JC
• We actually create videogames! AC
• We have an allstar team and its like playing in the probowl every day! MW
• Opportunities to always learn from and work with the best and the brightest. HW
• Mentors and opportunities for growth. KB

Mod Op believes in teamwork client collaboration powerful storytelling stunning design and thoughtful problemsolving. Our clients represent a breadth of industries and every project presents new and interesting challenges. We would love for you to join us!

Mod Op LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Manager