HR Operations Lead - Benefits, Payroll & Compliance

Procon Consulting, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Procon seeks an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance reporting, and contractor credentialing. Working closely with the HR Director, you will drive policy implementation and coordinate key HR programs, including performance reviews and training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and employee-focused, with extensive knowledge of federal/state employment regulations and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including benefits administration, payroll support, and employment compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR regulations, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs, coordinating with vendors, and supporting annual open enrollment.
• Familiarity with payroll processing, employee records management, and HR information systems.
• Understanding of EEO-1 reporting, VETS reporting, affirmative action programs, and multi-state regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to employee service.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and handle sensitive employee matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with employees, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR-related systems.
• Experience using ADP for payroll, benefits, or HR administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, coordinate with providers, address inquiries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support annual open enrollment and 401(k) administration.
• Coordinate benefits compliance activities, including nondiscrimination testing, RxDC reporting, Summary Annual Reports, and required notices.
• Partner with the Payroll Specialist to support semi-monthly payroll processing and updates for hires, terminations, changes, leaves, timesheets, and garnishments.
• Support federal and state employment compliance reporting, including EEO-1, VETS reporting, affirmative action requirements, and multi-state obligations.
• Compile and maintain workforce data, HR compliance documentation, and employee information for proposals and reporting.
• Maintain ROCALs and coordinate contractor credentialing, badging, and access with leaders and government/client reps.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies and best practices with the HR Director.
• Coordinate annual compliance training and track participation.
• Support the annual performance management process and provide guidance on processes and system administration.
• Assist in developing and maintaining company-wide learning and professional development initiatives.
• Support employee wellness programs and financial education seminars with external vendors.
• Maintain HR intranet resources and user-facing documents for quick access.
• Provide backup for onboarding, offboarding, and travel administration as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to identify process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion and judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procon seeks an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance reporting, and contractor credentialing. Working closely with the HR Director, you will drive policy implementation and coordinate key HR programs, including performance reviews and training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and employee-focused, with extensive knowledge of federal/state employment regulations and HR best practices.