Human Resources Manager

PGLS•Arlington, VA

About The Position

As the Human Resources Manager at Piedmont Global, you will lead the company’s core HR operations with a focus on compliance, payroll, and employee lifecycle processes. This role ensures that all employee-related processes are accurate, compliant, and consistently executed, while also reinforcing a high-quality and scalable employee experience. You will play a key role in operationalizing the employee experience by ensuring that programs are delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with company standards. This position partners closely with HR Operations & Analytics Specialist, the People Operations Specialist, and the Director of Human Resources to ensure seamless execution across the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in human resources.
Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of human resources regulations in multi-state entities.
Knowledge of federal HR compliance and ability to manage FLSA, DOL, FMLA, ADA, and other regulatory agency tasks.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Proactive communication style and problem-solving approach.
High degree of ownership and accountability.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations)
Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
Lead internal audits and ensure audit readiness for HR-related processes and documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and escalations
Oversee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other statutory or company-provided leaves using our third party platform
Own end-to-end payroll accuracy, including final review, approval, and issue resolution
Partner with HR Operations & Analytics Specialist to ensure data integrity and timely processing
Conduct regular payroll audits and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
Manage payroll platform support tickets and escalations as needed
Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a consistent, compliant, and high-quality new hire experience
Partner with the HR Operations & Analytics Specialist to operationalize onboarding program design into scalable processes
Continuously improve onboarding workflows to enhance efficiency and employee experience
Ensure smooth and compliant offboarding processes, including documentation and final pay coordination
Monitor trends related to onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle touchpoints to identify areas for improvement
Identify and proactively mitigate HR-related risks
Partner with HR Operations & Analytics to monitor key compliance and operational metrics
Provide reporting and insights to the Director of HR on compliance, payroll, and lifecycle process trends