Human Resources Manager
Job Description
Senior HR leader overseeing end-to-end human resources for a multi-state, DoD/Navy-focused workforce, blending strategic planning with hands-on execution.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders, guiding policies, employee relations, and people operations.
- Maintain strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws, with expert knowledge of California HR requirements such as wage and hour, meal/rest, leave laws, pay transparency, PTO, and termination rules.
- Oversee compliance for a dispersed workforce across CA, MD, VA, HI, FL, NM, DE, and other states.
- Own policy development across the organization, manage the Employee Handbook, and maintain state-specific addenda.
- Complete and submit HR compliance reporting including VETS-4212, EEO-1, ACA, OSHA 300 logs, and related filings.
- Ensure HR compliance for government contracting programs including SCA, OFCCP, wage determinations, and audit readiness.
- Lead employee relations investigations, implement corrective actions, and mitigate risk.
- Oversee I-9 processing, employment eligibility, personnel file integrity, and HR recordkeeping.
- Support internal and external audits across HR, payroll, ISO, and government contract audits.
- Conduct regular payroll and personnel audits with emphasis on California payroll accuracy, PTO accruals, LWOP tracking, and backpay adjustments.
- Administer all benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, voluntary plans, 401(k)).
- Lead Open Enrollment strategy, communication, and execution.
- Manage compensation actions, conducts salary analysis, and ensure pay accuracy across states, with focus on California.
- Oversee all leave programs (FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, accommodations) and related processes.
- Provide proactive employee communications to ensure understanding of benefits and total rewards.
- Partner with recruiting to ensure compliant, efficient hiring for technical and cleared talent supporting federal customers.
- Lead strategic workforce planning, forecasting needs, identifying gaps, and aligning talent to mission and contract requirements.
- Own onboarding and offboarding process optimization for a consistent, high-quality experience nationwide.
- Oversee documentation, policy training, systems setup, benefits enrollment, and day-one readiness.
- Maintain and improve the IDP workflow and support succession planning efforts.
- Track and report key HR metrics including turnover, hiring velocity, demographics, DEI trends, and engagement indicators.
- Support proposal development with HR-related writing.
- Lead culture-building and engagement programs across a remote and distributed workforce.
- Plan and coordinate events, recognition programs, surveys, and wellness initiatives.
- Manage SWAG inventory, distribution, and new-hire experience assets.
- Develop and deliver HR communications and employee education campaigns.
- Support contract transitions, workforce mapping, phase-ins/outs, and customer expectations.
- Maintain HR and recruiting metrics for contract reviews and CPARS support.
- Ensure contractually required HR deliverables are met accurately and on time.
- Advise Program Managers on workforce planning, performance concerns, and employee development.
- Support veteran hiring initiatives and employer branding in the federal contracting space.
- Serve as the HR owner for Unanet and Paycom, including timekeeping, project accounting, HRIS, payroll, benefits, and time and attendance.
- Lead HR process automation, workflow improvements, and policy digitization efforts.
- Maintain HR SharePoint sites, dashboards, policy libraries, and automated workflows.
- Partner on website updates and employer brand initiatives.
- Represent ProSync at job fairs, conferences, and industry events.
- Lead special projects focused on process optimization, cost savings, and system modernization.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of progressive HR generalist or manager experience, preferably in government contracting.
- Strong expertise in California employment law is required.
- Experience supporting dispersed or remote workforces across multiple states.
- Proven success in HR compliance, investigations, and risk mitigation.
- Experience with Unanet and Paycom is required.
- Demonstrated ability to streamline onboarding and offboarding workflows.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting DoD/Navy programs is highly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Technologies
- Adobe Systems / Adobe Creative Cloud
- CallTower
- CCSI / eFax
- eFax
- Microsoft (Windows, Office 365, Teams, Azure)
- Pitney Bowes
- Unanet
- Paycom
- Goldfax
- Workable
- SharePoint Online
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K retirement plan, plus employee assistance program supporting mental health and well-being.
- Company-sponsored continuing education program to pursue degrees or certifications.
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays per year, with flexible work options to support work-life balance.
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