Human Resources Manager

Aston Carter•Newport News, VA

12d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads all HR functions for a growing small-to-mid-sized organization, building and refining the HR infrastructure from the ground up. This role ensures compliance with employment laws, develops and implements HR policies and procedures, and serves as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters. The Human Resources Manager oversees full-cycle recruiting, compensation and benefits administration, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives to support a positive culture and sustainable organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5–10 years of Human Resources experience, including HR management responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
Demonstrated experience in human resources management and HR administration.
Experience overseeing full-cycle recruiting and recruitment processes.
Proven experience in employee relations, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
Experience managing employee benefits programs and compensation administration.
Hands-on experience with performance management and employee development initiatives.
Ability to support and scale HR functions within a growing small-to-mid-sized organization.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and advise leadership.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when making HR-related decisions.
Ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience building HR processes and systems in a smaller company that is scaling.
Experience in driving employee engagement and culture initiatives.
Experience in workforce planning and organizational growth support.
Proficiency in human resources management, recruitment, and HR management tools and practices.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, lab, and manufacturing staff.
A proactive, hands-on approach to HR with a desire to build and improve programs and processes.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and keep leadership informed of relevant changes.
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and guidelines that support organizational goals and legal compliance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional support to employees and leaders.
Oversee full-cycle recruiting and hiring, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer processes.
Lead and coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new employees have a smooth and positive transition into the organization.
Create, maintain, and regularly update job descriptions to reflect current responsibilities, requirements, and organizational needs.
Manage salary administration and conduct compensation analysis to help ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
Administer employee benefits programs, including annual enrollments, and act as a resource to employees on benefits questions.
Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives that support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
Support and administer performance management processes, including success maps and employee development plans.
Advise leadership on HR best practices, organizational growth strategies, and workforce planning to support company expansion.
Build, refine, and improve scalable HR processes, systems, and workflows that can grow with the organization.
Handle employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism, helping to resolve issues and support a healthy workplace.
Collaborate with leaders across the organization to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, documentation, and reports in accordance with legal and company requirements.