HR Manager

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an HR Manager in McLean, VA to lead benefits administration, payroll support, and compliance programs in a hybrid office setting. The role collaborates with vendors, leaders, and the HR team to ensure accurate policy implementation and employee lifecycle management.

Responsibilities include benefits coordination, payroll processing support, multi-state reporting, and training program administration.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive human resources experience, including hands-on responsibility for benefits administration, payroll support, and employment compliance.
• 5+ years of HR management experience in a government contracting environment; construction or engineering experience is a major plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing both HR and employee relations duties, including policy administration, benefits, payroll knowledge, and clearance-related activities.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment requirements and HR compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, including partnering with benefit vendors and annual enrollment.
• Coordinate payroll processing with the Payroll Specialist and review changes.
• Support employment reporting and recordkeeping requirements across multiple states.
• Develop, update, and administer HR policies and procedures with leadership.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual compliance training and performance management activities.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll support

Employment compliance

Policy administration

Performance management

Training

Employee lifecycle

Vendor coordination

HRIS

ADP HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

Title: HR Manager

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager supports the day-to-day delivery of core HR programs and operations, with primary responsibility for benefits administration, payroll support, employment compliance, policy implementation, performance management, training, and employee lifecycle processes. This role requires a detail-oriented, service-focused professional who can partner effectively with employees, operational leaders, vendors, and other members of the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, including partnering with benefit vendors, responding to employee questions, completing monthly benefit reconciliations, supporting annual enrollment, and managing ongoing plan administration.
• Assist employees with 401(k) questions and provide access to appropriate resources.
• Coordinate required benefits compliance activities and communications, including nondiscrimination testing, RxDC reporting, Summary Annual Reports, and other applicable notices and filings.
• Partner with the Payroll Specialist to process semi-monthly payroll, including entering and reviewing employee changes, new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, timesheet updates, and garnishments.
• Support federal and state employment reporting and recordkeeping requirements, including EEO-1, VETS reporting, affirmative action program requirements, California pay data reporting, and other applicable multi-state obligations.
• Compile accurate workforce and compliance information for business proposals, client requests, and internal reporting.
• Maintain Requesting Official Contractor Approval Lists (ROCALs) and coordinate with operational leaders and appropriate government or client contacts to support contractor badging and authorized physical or digital access.
• Support the HR Director in developing, updating, communicating, and consistently administering HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual required compliance training and maintain accurate training completion records.
• Support the annual performance management cycle, including communications, system administration, tracking, and providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining organization-wide training and professional development programs.
• Assist with wellness initiatives and financial education seminars in partnership with external providers.
• Maintain the HR section of the company intranet, ensuring policies, forms, resources, and employee communications remain accurate, current, and easy to access.
• Provide backup support for employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including related HR operations tasks.
• Provide backup support for travel administration activities, as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least five years of progressive human resources experience, including hands-on responsibility for benefits administration, payroll support, and employment compliance.
• 5+ years of HR management experience in a government contracting environment; experience in construction or engineering is a major plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing both HR and employee relations duties, including policy administration, benefits, payroll knowledge, and clearance-related activities.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment requirements and HR compliance reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all HR operations and documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a strong employee-service orientation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, operational leaders, vendors, and cross-functional partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using ADP HRIS for payroll, benefits, or HR administration.
• Human resources generalist experience across benefits, payroll support, compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience in HR management within construction or engineering-focused government contracting environments is highly desirable.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very modern office located adjacent to the Galleria area (Tysons II Mall). The position follows a hybrid schedule that requires at least two days per week in the office, with Monday as a required onsite day. Onsite parking is available but not free, with a daily rate and a monthly parking plan option. The environment is professional and office-based, with access to contemporary office facilities and technology to support HR, payroll, and benefits administration activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mc Lean, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $57.69/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Mc Lean,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.