Human Resources Manager

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications company based in Chevy Chase, MD, is seeking a Human Resources Manager.

Hours/Schedule : 40 hours/week

Job Type : Contract to perm

Location Requirements : Chevy Chase, MD, can start hybrid while contractor, but if candidate is converted to direct hire, job will be mostly on-site .

Rate : $65-$70/hour

Job Description : As the organization's first HR hire, the HR Manager will independently own the full HR function, including policies and compliance, the hiring plan and recruiting, onboarding, and the third-party benefits relationship, while partnering closely with the EVP, Operations & Program Management. This role suits an experienced, hands-on HR generalist who is comfortable building infrastructure in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; ensure compliance with federal and D.C.metro-area employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
• Build and execute the company's hiring plan in partnership with leadership
• Design and run the new hire onboarding program, including coordination with IT/facilities and 30/60/90-day check-ins.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the company's third-party benefits provider, including open enrollment and day-to-day plan administration.
• Own BambooHR administration, including employee data integrity, workflows, and HR reporting.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Support compensation benchmarking and lead the annual performance review cycle.
• Other HR related projects as assigned

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including time as a sole or senior HR leader in an organization of similar size (approximately 100-250 employees).
• Experience independently building or overhauling HR policies and employee handbooks.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and D.C. metro-area employment law.
• Hands-on experience with BambooHR.
• Experience managing a broker, PEO, or third-party benefits administrator relationship.
• Experience in aerospace/defense, government contracting, or another regulated environment preferred
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred.