Human Resources Manager

Attollo•New Bern, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads Attollo’s people operations and acts as a strategic partner to leadership while overseeing day-to-day HR functions. The role manages the employee lifecycle, from recruitment, offers and negotiations through timesheets, payroll, benefits, reviews, pay escalations and terminations. It is responsible for talent acquisition, employee relations, performance and talent management, compensation and benefits oversight, compliance, security coordination, and HR data and strategy, with attention to company values, employment laws, and government contracting requirements. This is a hybrid position based in New Bern, North Carolina, with approximately two days per week in the office. The role reports to the President / Chief Operating Officer (COO). Attollo is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides professional services to government, commercial, and academic clients. It is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug testing and background verifications are conducted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 4 years of progressive human resources management experience.
Demonstrated success in employee relations and talent acquisition.
Experience or strong familiarity with the Department of War contractor industry, including security clearances (Secret/Top Secret) and government compliance regulations such as OFCCP and DCAA-compliant compensation guidelines.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to adapt to and effectively use new and emerging technologies.
Exceptional emotional intelligence, active listening, and conflict resolution skills.
High integrity when handling confidential and classified personnel information.
Sound decision-making capabilities.
Expertise in multi-state tax compliance, including payroll and employment tax regulations for employees in up to 15 states.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

Direct the full recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, job description creation, sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
Maintain an engaging onboarding program for new hires, with a specialized focus on recruiting cleared or clearable talent for defense projects.
Advise on employee coaching, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
Champion initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and workplace inclusivity.
Oversee performance review cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and professional development programs.
Guide managers through performance improvement plans and leadership succession planning for technical and engineering defense teams.
Partner with leadership to benchmark, design, and administer compensation structures, health plans, and retirement benefits in line with government contracting standards and cost accounting principles.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations and applicable defense contractor requirements, including OFCCP plans, SCA or Davis-Bacon requirements where applicable, and coordination with Facility Security Officers on security clearance processing.
Ensure payroll and employment tax compliance for employees located in up to 15 states.
Use HR information systems to track metrics such as turnover, time-to-fill, and security clearance pipelines, and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
Manage employee lifecycle activities including job offers, negotiations, timesheets, payroll, benefits, reviews, pay escalations, and terminations.