Human Resources Manager

Breakaway Group is a premier entertainment and music festival multimedia company producing the largest independent touring music festival in North America across 13 cities. They are hiring an HR Manager to run day-to-day people operations, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems, while supporting hiring and employee lifecycle processes as the company scales.

• Manage bi-weekly payroll for employees and payments for contractors using Rippling.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing including wages, bonuses, reimbursements, and deductions; maintain payroll records and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate contractor payments and maintain contractor agreements and documentation.
• Review and support offer letters and employment agreements; assist with offer execution.
• Oversee and improve onboarding processes; support off-boarding logistics including final payroll, documentation, and system access removal.
• Administer healthcare, retirement, and additional benefits programs; serve as primary contact for employee benefits questions.
• Manage benefits enrollments, changes, and annual renewals; partner with benefits brokers.
• Support and manage the Rippling HRIS; maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws; file required documentation with tax and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate and track required compliance trainings (e.g., harassment prevention, workplace policies).
• Maintain HR policies and the employee handbook with the HR team.
• Support performance review cycles and related HR documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and HR-related requests.
• Continuously improve HR processes and systems to support company growth.

• 4–7+ years of experience in HR operations, people operations, or HR management.
• Experience managing payroll for employees and contractors.
• Experience administering benefits and HR systems (Rippling preferred).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization.

• Preferred:

  • Experience at a startup, agency, entertainment, or live events company.
  • Experience managing multi-state payroll and compliance.
  • Experience supporting a contractor-heavy organization.

• Flexible work environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid vacation plans.