HR and Talent Acquisition Manager | Fairfax, VA | On-Site

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced HR and Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee human resources operations, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations for a growing government contracting organization. This is a hands‑on, in‑office role responsible for HR management, full‑cycle recruiting, employee lifecycle management, compliance, and HR systems support in a fast‑paced federal contracting environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in government contracting, working with cleared personnel, recruiting across technical and non‑technical roles, and using Paylocity HRIS/payroll systems. Excellent communication skills with both customers and employees are essential. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Management Manage day‑to‑day HR operations and employee relations Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, benefits administration, and personnel records Maintain HR documentation and compliance for government contracting requirements Coordinate workforce planning and organizational development with leadership Build strong relationships with employees, management, and customers Handle employee concerns professionally and confidentially Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Lead full‑cycle recruiting for government contract and corporate positions Source, screen, interview, and coordinate hiring for technical and non‑technical roles Manage job postings across multiple platforms Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and executives Maintain candidate pipelines and recruiting metrics Support offer negotiations and onboarding coordination Maintain professional communication with candidates, employees, and customers Onboarding & Offboarding Manage full onboarding and offboarding lifecycle processes for employees Ensure completion of all employment, compliance, and security documentation Coordinate security clearance processing and verification as required Facilitate new hire orientation and integration into the organization Conduct exit processing, including system access removal and documentation Partner with leadership to ensure smooth employee transitions in and out of the company HR Systems & Administration Utilize Paylocity for HRIS, payroll coordination, onboarding, offboarding, and reporting Maintain accurate employee and candidate data Generate HR and recruiting reports for leadership Improve HR and recruiting processes for efficiency and compliance Requirements & Qualifications 5–8+ years of combined HR management and recruiting Prior experience in a government contracting environment required Experience working with cleared personnel / security clearance processes required Strong knowledge of federal employment regulations and HR compliance Hands‑on experience with Paylocity required Experience managing onboarding and offboarding processes required Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills Strong ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and customers Strong attention to detail and accuracy in HR documentation and processes Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Ability to work independently in an in‑office environment Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred SHRM‑CP, PHR, or similar How To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your HR and recruiting experience, including your background in government contracting, clearance work, onboarding/offboarding, Paylocity experience, and attention to detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ares Enterprise