Human Resources Manager

Accounting Resources Inc•Glastonbury, CT

20d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Accounting Resources, Inc. (ARI) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide practical HR support and strategic workforce guidance to small and midsized client organizations. This hands-on leadership role combines client advising, team leadership, consulting, problem-solving, relationship management, and contributions to ARI’s growing HR practice. The Human Resources Manager will advise clients on a broad range of HR matters, guide and develop ARI HR team members, and oversee client engagements. The role also contributes to improving ARI’s HR services and processes, shaping the practice’s direction, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and develop new business. The work spans multiple clients, industries, and business situations in an environment that values flexibility and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and employee relations.
Experience advising leaders and resolving complex HR matters.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with HRIS platforms and other HR technologies.
Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Interest in building client relationships and contributing to business development.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an HR consulting, professional services, or multi-client environment.

Responsibilities

Build strong client relationships and serve as a resource on complex and evolving HR matters.
Advise clients on employee relations, recruiting, benefits, performance management, policies and procedures, compliance, and HR best practices.
Translate employment requirements and HR best practices into practical solutions tailored to each client.
Analyze HR information and data to identify issues, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
Coach and train client leaders on HR topics.
Provide leadership, coaching, training, and day-to-day guidance to ARI HR team members.
Serve as an escalation resource for challenging client and employee matters.
Help team members develop technical HR expertise, judgment, client-service skills, and professional capabilities.
Provide hands-on support when client needs or team capacity require it.
Oversee strategic and project-based client engagements, with attention to responsiveness, quality, timing, and budget.
Manage multiple clients and priorities while maintaining communication and follow-through.
Develop practical policies, processes, programs, and solutions for clients’ business and workforce needs.
Lead and contribute to internal ARI HR initiatives and projects.
Identify improvements to the systems, processes, tools, and approaches used to serve clients.
Stay current on employment laws and HR practices and translate changes into effective guidance for the team and clients.
Advise ARI leadership on the continued development and strategic direction of the HR practice.
Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through additional HR services and projects.
Build business-community relationships and help introduce prospective clients to ARI.
Represent ARI through networking, firm events, and other business-development activities.