HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

National Institute of Aerospac; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Human Resources Manager. The role is full-time and may be considered part-time for a strong candidate; hybrid work arrangements may be approved.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, administer benefits and compensation, maintain HR policies, ensure legal compliance, and manage confidential files in ADP Workforce Now. The position reports to the Senior Director of Research & Operations and offers a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field and 5+ years HR experience.
• Experience managing HR functions in a HR management capacity.
• Experience with HRIS, ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws; strong office skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits program including open enrollment and changes.
• Oversee compensation and performance review processes.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and exit procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain confidential HRIS records and provide HR guidance.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Background investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Full Time Prof II/Mgr I Hampton, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1159

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Human Resources Manager

National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), located in Hampton, Virginia, has an immediate opening for a Human Resources (HR) Manager. This position may be considered for part-time status, depending on the candidate. The HR manager will oversee and manage key HR functions, including recruitment, employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits and compensation administration, HR policies and procedures, employee relations, and employee morale. This position will also ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, regulations, and company policies. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, education, and business needs. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and retirement benefits. The position is based in Hampton, but a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit program, including open enrollment, benefit enrollment, changes, and terminations, process invoices, transmit and reconcile retirement and health savings account contributions, and work with benefit providers and the benefit broker to resolve issues and concerns.
• Oversee compensation program, including administration of annual compensation review, maintenance of compensation structure, and making recommendations to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage annual performance review process and provide guidance and support to supervisors on performance management.
• Coordinate and conduct recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Coordinate and conduct employee offboarding, employment verification, and exit interviews.
• Develop, recommend, and implement HR procedures and processes that improve efficiency, consistency and effectiveness.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations, recommend appropriate actions, and ensure adherence to established company policies and standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and HRIS records in ADP Workforce Now.
• Serve as resource to employees and leadership regarding HR policies, benefits, workplace practices and employee relation matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Report to the Senior Director of Research & Operations on all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience, or equivalent.
• Experience administering HR functions in a HR management capacity.
• Experience with an HRIS, ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and employment practices.
• Strong office administration and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple activities with short turnaround times in fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership.
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation required to obtain a NASA badge.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience with employment visa processing (H-1B).

NIA, with headquarters located near NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is a non-profit research and graduate education institute created to perform aerospace and atmospheric research, develop new technologies for the nation, and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Additional information about NIA and its research programs is available at www.nianet.org .

NIA ranked #1 in the mid/large sized companies 2021 Top 50 Best Nonprofits to work for in the U.S.!

NIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.