HR Manager: Federal Contracts & Compliance

VetJobs; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CTI Resource Management Services in Chester, VA seeks an HR Manager to lead HR functions, ensure SCA compliance, and oversee onboarding, benefits, and employee relations for the on-site CMS CTI team.

You will manage background investigations, E-Verify, NDA compliance, and HRIS records while aligning wage determinations with market data. Strong knowledge of federal employment law is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.
• 5 years of HR management experience, preferably in a federal government contracting environment.
• Deep knowledge of SCA wage determinations and H&W compliance.
• Experience leading HR in large-scale federal contact centers.
• Experience administering background investigations per FCRA/ADA/Title VII.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and maintaining audit-ready employee records.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment law, EEO, and government contractor HR obligations.
• Excellent English communication, verbal and written.
• Organized with strong time management and PC skills.
• Ability to pass a federal and local criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions including hiring, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations.
• Ensure CSR and non-exempt positions are mapped to SCA wage determinations.
• Benchmark compensation against wage determinations and market data.
• Oversee benefits election and ensure monthly H&W payments to employees.
• Oversee E-Verify and I-9 compliance for all new hires within three business days.
• Direct administration of all background investigations.
• Coordinate with Maximus on prior employee rehire eligibility before offers.
• Ensure NDAs and onboarding requirements are completed.
• Maintain employee records in CTI’s HRIS.
• Manage performance management and disciplinary processes per FAR, ADA, FCRA, and Title VII.
• Oversee retention strategies including benefits, career pathways, flexible scheduling and incentive plans.
• Lead HR team at the facility and provide direction and performance management.
• Develop leadership training with Operations to support on-site leaders.
• Coordinate with Finance on SCA payroll matters and H&W cost calculations.
• Conduct coaching and corrective counseling; lead workplace investigations.
• Submit employee data and reporting; participate in required meetings.

Skills

HR leadership

SCA knowledge

Employee relations

FCRA/ADA compliance

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

PHR or SPHR preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

CTI Resource Management Services in Chester, VA seeks an HR Manager to lead HR functions, ensure SCA compliance, and oversee onboarding, benefits, and employee relations for the on-site CMS CTI team.

You will manage background investigations, E-Verify, NDA compliance, and HRIS records while aligning wage determinations with market data. Strong knowledge of federal employment law is essential.