Human Resources Manager

Berlitz

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager will lead and execute all HR functions for our U.S. operations, supporting a dynamic workforce that includes corporate staff, sales teams, and language instructors (both in-person and online). This role is responsible for driving HR strategy, ensuring compliance with U.S. labor laws, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with the company’s mission to deliver exceptional language learning experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, including management responsibility
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices
• Strategic thinking and business partnership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Data-driven decision-making mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a distributed or remote workforce (preferred)
• Background in education, ed-tech, or service-based organizations (preferred)
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, including growth in online and global delivery model
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and best practices across U.S. operations
• Act as a strategic advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for corporate, sales, and instructional roles
• Develop scalable hiring processes to support growth in online language delivery
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for all new hires
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on performance, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies
• Manage performance review processes and ensure alignment with company goals
• Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs
• Support career pathing, succession planning, and leadership development
• Administer compensation programs, including salary benchmarking and incentive plans (e.g., sales commissions)
• Oversee benefits administration and annual renewals
• Ensure competitive and compliant compensation practices
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain and improve HR systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll platforms like BambooHR or similar)
• Oversee employee records, reporting, and HR analytics
• Manage HR practices specific to instructors (e.g., part-time, contract, or remote educators)
• Ensure compliance with classification (W-2 vs. 1099) and multi-state employment requirements
• Support scheduling, engagement, and retention of teaching staff

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on global communication and language learning
• Support a diverse, international workforce
• Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a growing, digitally enabled business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees