HR Manager

Versa Networks is looking for an HR Manager to join our growing People & Talent team. This is a hands-on generalist role for someone who thrives on variety, takes ownership, and brings both operational rigor and genuine care for the employee experience You will serve as a key day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers across the company, helping to keep our people operations running smoothly while contributing to larger initiatives across compliance, employee relations, policy, and process improvement This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who wants to grow in a fast-moving, global technology environment Employee Relations & Day-to-Day HR: Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions, policies, and workplace matters Handle employee relations issues with discretion, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach - escalating when appropriate Support the administration of PTO, leaves of absence, and other employee lifecycle processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance Maintain employee records and HR data with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality Champion Versa’s culture and values, creating programs and touchpoints that reinforce belonging and engagement across a distributed global workforce Compliance & Policy: Help ensure Versa’s people practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws across our U.S. locations Support the maintenance and ongoing updates of the employee handbook and HR policies, flagging changes in law or best practice Assist with documentation and process for separations, including coordination of separation agreements, final pay, and offboarding logistics Partner with the People and legal team on employment compliance matters as needed Talent & People Development: Partner with the People Team to develop and implement performance management frameworks, including goal-setting, feedback cycles, and manager coaching Develop manager training and leadership development programs Build career development pathways and learning programs that support retention and internal mobility HR Operations & Systems: Own day-to-day administration in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date Support the future evaluation and implementation of an HRIS, serving as an operational partner in the rollout Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows and processes, bringing solutions rather than just problems Prepare HR reports and people data summaries to support leadership decision-making Total Rewards & Compensation: Manage and evolve employee benefits programs across the U.S. and international markets, with a focus on equity, value, and cost-effectiveness Oversee equity administration and ensure employees understand and appreciate their total compensation Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with the People Team on ad hoc projects, policy rollouts, and people initiatives as the company continues to grow Collaborate with our People Team (who owns benefits, onboarding, and background checks) to ensure a connected, consistent employee experience Benefits ESOP Incentives and Bonuses Statutory Benefits: PF, ESI, Maternity Benefits, Leaves & Holidays VPF, NPS, Meal Vouchers, Paternity Leaves Health: Medical, Accidental, Term Life Insurances Relocation Benefits Flexi Working Reward & Recognition PoliciesTransparent Performance Management Process Career Progression Global Mobility Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building - this is not a role where all the processes are already in placeBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plusStrong employee relations instincts - you know how to listen, de-escalate, and find the right path forwardExcellent written and verbal communication skills; you can adjust your style from a one-on-one with an employee to a policy memo for the companyExperience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform4-7 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a technology, startup, or high-growth environmentSolid working knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance requirementsA collaborative, low-ego team player who is as comfortable rolling up their sleeves as they are thinking strategicallyHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball #J-18808-Ljbffr