Senior Human Resources Manager – Government Contracting Experience

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnership:

• Partner with leadership to align HR initiatives with business strategies and priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing insights and recommendations to enhance workforce planning, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a primary contact for complex employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal compliance.

HR Process Optimization & Compliance:

• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including government contractor-specific regulations such as OFCCP requirements, FLSA, Equal Pay Act, and security clearance processes.
• Oversee affirmative action and diversity compliance efforts.

HR Systems Implementation & Management:

• Lead the continued implementation and management of the Paylocity HCM system, including modules for talent acquisition, performance management, benefits administration, and Learning Management System (LMS).
• Work with Shared Services to optimize Paylocity’s benefits modules, ensuring seamless administration of enrollment, eligibility tracking, compliance reporting, and benefits integration with payroll.
• Manage LMS functions within Paylocity, ensuring effective learning and development program execution.
• Provide training and ongoing support to ensure system optimization and seamless integration with HR operations.
• Monitor HR system performance, resolve issues, and collaborate with vendors to enhance functionality.

Shared Services & Multi-State HR Management:

• Oversee HR operations in a multi-state environment, ensuring compliance with varying state-specific labor laws.
• Manage a shared services model across benefits administration, compensation, and talent acquisition to drive efficiency and service excellence.
• Optimize workforce planning and resource allocation across multiple locations.

HR Reporting & Analytics:

• Leverage HR metrics and data-driven insights to assess workforce trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage reports on key HR functions, including headcount, turnover, employee engagement, benefits utilization, and compliance tracking.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting in alignment with government contractor regulations.

HR Leadership & Development:

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to the HR team, fostering professional growth and engagement.
• Champion HR innovation and digital transformation initiatives to enhance HR capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring HR best practices are consistently applied across the organization.

Qualification & Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Professional Experience:

• At least eight (8) years of HR experience, with three (3) years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in HR operations within government contracting required, including compliance with federal contractor requirements.
• Experience managing HR functions in a multi-state environment, with knowledge of state-specific labor laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to implement and optimize HR systems, Paylocity HCM preferred.
• Expertise in managing a shared services HR model, overseeing benefits administration, compensation, and talent acquisition.

Certifications & Skills:

• HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR is preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with experience in HR reporting and compliance tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership capabilities. Ability to adapt and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
• Business acumen with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ability to assess situations and make sound judgments based on practice or previous experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance