Human Resources Manager

Verus Associates, Inc • Concord, CA

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Human Resources Manager who understands the unique dynamics of a professional services firm. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape the employee experience from recruitment through development and retention. You’ll be the steward of our culture — ensuring that as we grow, we stay true to who we are.
The ideal candidate has worked in engineering or consulting environments and understands that our people are our product. You’re someone who builds genuine relationships, navigates complexity with empathy, and brings structure without bureaucracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a professional services, engineering, or consulting environment
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruitment of technical and engineering professionals
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment law, payroll administration, and benefits management
• Experience developing and administering workplace safety programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect across all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean organization

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy to attract top engineering and technical talent across all Verus offices
• Own the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, and offboarding
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning
• Develop and execute retention strategies that reinforce our employee-ownership culture and keep our best people engaged
• Drive professional development and training programs that help our engineers and consultants grow their careers
• Oversee compliance with employment laws and safety regulations across all operating states
• Administer and champion our Health and Safety program in partnership with project and office leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational development, workforce planning, and succession strategy
• Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect that reflects the Verus principles
• Support the development and enforcement of HR policies aligned with our Business Management System

Benefits

• Employee-focused: your success is the company’s success, and vice versa
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• A genuine, people-first culture where respect and collaboration aren’t just words on a wall
• The opportunity to shape the people strategy of a growing, dynamic firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager