Human Resources Manager
Manager
Benefits Administration
Employee Benefits
Employee Records
Employee Relations
Headcount
Hiring
HR Compliance
Hr Generalist
HR Policies
HR Systems
Hr Technology
Hris
Human Resources
Payroll
Payroll Systems
People Management
Performance Management
Talent Acquisition
Time & Attendance
Workforce Planning
Job Description
The Human Resources Manager position at Fierce Firearms is a hands-on leadership role overseeing payroll, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and employee relations within an ITAR-regulated manufacturing setting. The role acts as the sole point of accountability for a 100–120 non-union workforce while developing scalable HR processes to support production needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing using Gusto, ensuring precise time capture, approvals, multi-rate and overtime calculations, deductions, garnishments, PTO accruals, tax filings, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
- Manage health, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave programs; coordinate open enrollment, life events, COBRA, and carrier relations through Gusto.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, background checks, and onboarding to meet production demand.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions, resolve conflicts, conduct investigations, handle disciplinary actions and performance issues, and coach supervisors on fair, consistent leadership.
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, workers' compensation, and Utah labor laws; oversee I-9 / E-Verify, ITAR screening support, and maintain audit-ready records.
- Administer onboarding and offboarding, maintain job descriptions and the employee handbook, govern policies, and protect HRIS data integrity; deliver clear metrics on headcount, turnover, attendance, and time-to-fill.
- Collaborate with the COO/CFO and floor supervisors to translate workforce needs into staffing, training, and retention actions that safeguard throughput and quality.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years in progressive HR generalist roles with direct payroll ownership; hands-on experience with payroll administration using Gusto is highly preferred.
- Broad expertise across benefits administration, full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, and HR compliance, capable of managing all four areas independently.
- Strong knowledge of federal and Utah employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA) and comfort operating in a regulated, security-sensitive manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, time and attendance systems, and Microsoft 365 with the ability to generate clean people reporting.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or other hourly-workforce experience is strongly preferred; exposure to ITAR or ATF-regulated settings is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field; professional certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is welcomed.
Technologies
- Gusto
- Microsoft 365
- HRIS
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
Job Type
- Full-time
Pay
- $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Experience
- Human resources: 5 years (Required)
Work Location
Location: Salina, Utah (onsite)
Application Questions
- Have you personally processed full-cycle payroll from start to finish, as the sole or primary person responsible, for an organization of 100+ employees?
- This is a standalone HR role at a regulated, ATF-controlled manufacturer with no HR team above or below you. Have you been the sole HR person at a site, handling confidential matters without escalation?
- This role is fully on-site in Salina, Utah. Are you able to work on-site daily?
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