Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager leads HR operations across the employee lifecycle with a strong emphasis on federal contractor compliance, SCA/Wage Determination practices, EEO/OFCCP, and cleared talent acquisition. The role partners closely with leadership and program managers to support workforce planning, employee relations, benefits/leave administration, and data driven HR processes that enable contract performance and business growth.

HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure compliance with SCA wage determinations, H&W fringe administration, and recordkeeping; coordinate with Contracts/Finance on CBA and WD changes.

Maintain compliance with EEO, OFCCP, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable federal/state labor laws; prepare for audits and respond to inquiries.

Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, handbook content, and standard operating procedures.

Create and manage the organization's Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs); oversee annual updates, adverse impact analyses, and outreach strategies.

Run routine EEO/AA reports, support diversity initiatives, and partner with leadership on equitable practices.

Lead full cycle recruitment for cleared and uncleared positions; partner with Security for clearance processing and eligibility verification.

Conduct job analysis, create requisitions and compliant postings (including EEO language), manage interview process, and drive timely offers/onboarding.

Collaborate with Program Managers on staffing plans, surge support, and proposal staffing (including labor category mapping).

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution; conduct investigations and maintain thorough case documentation.

Support engagement, retention, and recognition programs; facilitate training on workplace conduct, anti harassment, and inclusive leadership.

Oversee benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life/AD&D); manage FMLA/ADA interactive process and leave cases.

Maintain HRIS/ATS accuracy; generate HR metrics (turnover, time to fill, EEO, headcount), and deliver dashboards for leadership.

Draft clear HR communications; deliver manager/employee training on policies, compliance, and best practices.

Champion a culture of integrity, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

7-10+ years of progressive HR experience with responsibility for employee relations, recruiting, benefits/leave, and compliance.

Federal contractor experience with working knowledge of SCA, OFCCP/EEO, AAP, and federal labor law requirements.

Demonstrated experience managing employee relations investigations and advising leadership on corrective actions.

Recruiting experience for technical and/or cleared roles; familiarity with clearance adjudication workflows.

Proficiency with HRIS/ATS and Microsoft 365; strong documentation, analytics, and reporting skills.

Exceptional written and verbal communication, discretion, and stakeholder management.

Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive employee matters with integrity

Preferred Qualifications

SHRM CP/SHRM SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.

Experience with EEO 1/VETS 4212 reporting, and AAP analytics.