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Senior Manager, HR Operations and Automation

MANTECH•Herndon, VA
•Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a Senior Manager, HR Operations and Automation to lead day-to-day HR operational delivery, workflow automation, and employee data governance. Based in Herndon, Virginia, this is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence two to three days each week. The role serves as the functional bridge between People Operations and technical HRIS/IT teams, with responsibility for end-to-end employee lifecycle management, service delivery SLAs, system data quality, UAT execution, and low-code workflow optimization. The Senior Manager will also lead, coach, and mentor HR Operations Analysts and Data Specialists. MANTECH is a technology company serving national security, government intelligence, Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Its work includes digital transformation, cybersecurity, IT, data analytics, and software development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7–10+ years leading HR Operations, data governance programs, UAT frameworks, and teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing HR data-integrity audits, record management, and system reconciliation.
  • Hands-on experience with low-code automation platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate, Zapier, or Formstack and core HRIS platforms such as Workday or SuccessFactors.
  • Direct experience developing UAT test suites and leading release-management cycles.
  • Experience with process mapping tools such as Lucidchart or Visio, Lean/Six Sigma continuous-improvement methodologies, data analysis using Excel or Power BI, and stakeholder management.

Nice To Haves

  • HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR, or Project Management/Six Sigma certification such as PMP or Green/Black Belt.
  • Background in federal contracting, government services, or regulated matrixed environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in HR reporting tools, SQL, or BI platforms for data-quality analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, compliance verifications, and document management.
  • Manage tier-1 and tier-2 HR inquiry escalation channels and ticket routing to maintain service-level agreement performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Author and update standard operating procedures, knowledge base content, process maps, and user guides.
  • Establish data-integrity audits, exception reporting, and reconciliation protocols for employee records across HRIS and downstream systems.
  • Enforce data-entry standards, governance guidelines, and compliance controls for HR data transactions, including PII, GDPR, and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Monitor data synchronizations and error logs between HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and IT provisioning systems and resolve discrepancies.
  • Map operational workflows, identify bottlenecks, and develop low-code/no-code solutions.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing, define test cases, coordinate defect resolution, and partner with HRIS/IT on technical deployment schedules.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor HR Operations Analysts and Data Specialists.
  • Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and IT to align operational processes with corporate standards and business requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Optional benefit elections

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