Job Description

Role Summary: The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, compensation and commission programs, and ensuring accurate HR and pay data transmission to Sonepar. This role also manages administrative functions such as business cards, uniforms, and DOT/fleet compliance, while supporting HR team, systems and processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage Summit’s payroll processing, including regular and commission-based pay, draws, and reconciliations.
• Oversee compensation and commission programs and ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate HR and payroll data submission to Sonepar systems.
• Administer business cards, uniforms, and DOT/fleet compliance requirements.
• Support HRIS systems (Dayforce, SAP, SuccessFactors) for Summit; configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Manage Workers’ compensation and accident insurance claims
• Manage unemployment claims and respond to state agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding processes, and policy implementation.
• Collaborate with the HR team to support engagement initiatives, performance management, investigations, merit and bonus programs, and associate-related events.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Other HR duties as assigned may include:
• Recruitment and Staffing
• Training and Development
• Compliance and Reporting
• HR Metrics and Analysis
• Policy Development

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including HR generalist responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, compensation, and compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred; SAP and SuccessFactors a plus).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Supervisory or entry-level management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; PHR/SPHR certification a plus.
• Experience in wholesale distribution or similar industry.

Physical Challenges:

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands for typing and handling documents.
• Occasional travel to branch locations (may involve driving or air travel).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224. Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.