Human Resources Manager

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The Human Resource Manager will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, supporting two government contracting companies in the DC/MD/VA metro area. Primary functions include hiring and screening candidates, administering compensation, benefit management and administration, leave administration, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, and retention.
• Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages and administers the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment and screening of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements and facilitates new hire orientation and onboarding for new hires.
• Analyzes trends in compensation; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Analyzes trends in benefits and works with the benefit broker to negotiate benefit plan options, formulating a benefit strategy, and facilitating the open enrollment process with employees.  
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, and performance management.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and payroll systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and/or a minimum of five years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist or consultant role.
• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP highly desired.

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