HR Manager

HR ManagerInterAgency Inc. is a minority-owned DC-based environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental, engineering, and architectural services on major water/wastewater and transportation projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our team of 30 professionals is committed to excellence in delivering the infrastructure projects that shape and strengthen the communities we serve.InterAgency is seeking a seasoned HR Manager who can build and run a full-cycle recruiting pipeline in the specialized, credential-driven A/E industry, while also owning the employee relations, compliance, and performance functions that will allow our growing professional services firm to continue growing smoothly. This role is for a highly engaged person who is detail-focused, organized, personable, trustworthy, and who can maintain a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality in all work-related interactions.Specific Job DutiesTalent Acquisition and Workforce PlanningOnboarding & OffboardingCompliance & RiskCompensation & BenefitsPerformance & Employee RelationsTalent Acquisition and Workforce PlanningPartner with the Executive Team on workforce planning to support growthOwn job description development and role scoping for open positions across technical and administrative functionsManage all hiring and recruiting platforms and build a proactive candidate pipeline, rather than relying solely on reactive postingLead in-person recruitment events and represent the firm at recruiting functionsOwn initial candidate pre-screening to ensure a high-quality, well-matched candidate pool reaches hiring managersManage the full interview process and facilitate hiring decisions with project managers and executive leadershipLead offer preparation, negotiation, and extensionManage pre-hire coordination and follow-up with candidates through offer acceptance and start dateCoordinate hiring efforts with specific business development pursuits and contract awardsBring current thinking on hiring strategy in a competitive, credential-driven A/E labor marketOnboarding & OffboardingContinuously improve new-hire onboarding procedures and materialsCoordinate equipment and systems access with ITManage new-hire compliance paperwork (I-9, E-Verify, etc.)Lead offboarding discussions with partners and manage exit interviews and termination documentationCompliance & RiskEnsure employment law compliance across all active jurisdictions (DC, VA, MD, and others as the firm expands)Manage and track FLSA exempt/non-exempt classificationsSet and administer leave policies (FMLA, DC PFL, PTO, and other leave types) and manage leave requestsSet policy and monitor compliance for EEO and anti-harassment standardsDocument, escalate, and respond to HR complaints; prepare documentation as needed for subpoenas, EEOC matters, or lawsuitsMaintain personnel files to a legally defensible standardManage required labor-law postings and noticesManage workers' compensation claims and unemployment claims, including attending unemployment hearingsMaintain and renew the firm's business licenses, registrations, and small-business certifications (CBE/SBE/DBE, etc.)Compensation & BenefitsLead compensation structure design and pay-equity analysis, benchmarked against A/E industry standardsManage the benefits broker relationship and lead open enrollment and employee educationSupport Accounting on payroll-related HR inputsPerformance & Employee RelationsDesign and lead the performance review process and related documentationCoach managers on delivering effective performance feedbackDevelop career pathing and identify relevant credentialing/CE opportunities for staffAdvise on and lead retention strategy; assess employee engagementSupport conflict resolution and maintain the employee handbookIdentify and support opportunities for team-building and morale-building initiativesPerform other HR duties as assigned in support of firm operationsEducation and Experience RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful full-cycle recruiting/talent acquisition responsibility (references required)Direct experience in the architecture, engineering, or environmental consulting industryExperience at a small-to-midsize firm (roughly 20–150 employees) in the DC Metro region, with working knowledge of DC/VA/MD employment lawDemonstrated experience building or scaling a recruiting pipeline in a competitive, specialized labor marketProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe AcrobatPreferred Qualifications:SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification (10+ years experience in a similar position, references required)Familiarity with government-contracting HR considerations (certified small-business programs, First Source/local-hire requirements on public projects)Experience with BambooHR or a comparable HRIS platformExperience with Deltek Ajera or a comparable A/E-industry ERPExperience recruiting for licensed/credentialed technical staff (PE, RA, PMP, CCM, etc.)Employment ConditionsType: Full-time, exempt employmentLocation: InterAgency's North Bethesda office, 5 days/week in-officeHours: Regular business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)Will be provided equipment and software as neededPhysical RequirementsMust be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Compensation and BenefitsAnnual Salary: $110,000–$130,000, salary to be commensurate with experience and qualificationsHealth, vision, and dental insurance401(k) Safe Harbor employer match projectFlexible spending account programDependent care account programMaternity/paternity leavePaid holiday leave: All Federal holidaysPaid Time Off: 20 days / yearReimbursement for approved professional development and certifications upon completionEligible for annual performance bonus and raise.Equal Employment OpportunityInterAgency employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.InterAgency is an equal opportunity employer.