Human Resources Manager

Accounting Resources•Glastonbury, CT

18d

About The Position

Accounting Resources, Inc. (ARI) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support small and midsized client organizations and guide members of ARI’s HR team. This hands-on leadership role combines client advising, people development, project oversight, practice improvement, and business development. The manager will advise clients across a broad range of HR matters, provide leadership and escalation support to the HR team, and contribute to the continued growth and strategic direction of ARI’s HR practice. The role offers work across a variety of clients, industries, challenges, and business situations, combining practical HR work with consulting, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship management. ARI describes its environment as valuing flexibility and continued 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 trusted 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 suited 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 on challenging client and employee matters, and provide hands-on support when client needs or team capacity require it.
Help team members develop their technical HR expertise, judgment, client-service skills, and professional capabilities.
Oversee strategic and project-based client engagements, focusing on responsiveness, quality, timing, and budget.
Balance multiple clients and priorities while maintaining communication and follow-through.
Develop practical policies, processes, programs, and solutions that address 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 ARI’s team and clients.
Provide input to 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.