Human Resources Manager / Specialist

TECBOMO; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TECBOMO in California is seeking an HR Manager/Specialist to own the full human capital lifecycle, including talent acquisition for technical and government contracting roles, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with FAR, DOL, and state regulations.

The role balances strategic workforce planning with hands-on HR operations across payroll, performance management, and development, reporting to the Executive Team, and working in a hybrid or on-site California environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in IT, MSP, or government contracting.
• Certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR or SPHR are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, SCA, and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and government contracting roles.
• Design onboarding, ensure payroll and benefits processing.
• Maintain compliance with state/federal labor laws and audits.
• Drive performance, culture, and employee relations initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Discretion

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR

Tools

Gusto

ADP

BambooHR

Rippling

Job description

TECBOMO, believes that sustainable innovation is built from the inside out; our employees are unequivocally our company’s greatest asset. Our formula for success fuses specialized technical expertise with an unwavering commitment to client mission success. By cultivating a culture of continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and agile problem-solving, we empower our team to engineer mission-critical solutions that transform complex IT challenges into streamlined enterprise advantages. This human-centric approach is the engine behind our operational excellence, ensuring we consistently deliver elite, high-performance outcomes for our state, federal, and commercial partners.

Position Overview

The HR Manager/Specialist owns TECBOMO’s end-to-end human capital lifecycle. This includes talent acquisition for technical and government contracting roles, employee onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance (DOL, FAR, state regulations), performance management, and organizational development. This role balances strategic workforce planning with hands-on HR operations to foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace aligned with TECBOMO’s mission.

Reports To: Executive Team

Location: Hybrid, or On-site - California, MD

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (scalable as the team grows)

Core Responsibilities

• 1. Talent Acquisition & Recruiting: Manage full-lifecycle recruiting for niche technical roles (Cloud Architects, Cybersecurity Engineers, AI Specialists) and administrative positions. Source candidate pipelines through job boards, government networking events, socio-economic outreach programs, and university partnerships. Conduct initial behavioral/culture-fit interviews and coordinate technical assessments with engineering leads. Draft, present, and negotiate competitive offer letters and compensation packages.
• 2. Onboarding, Security, & Compliance: Design and facilitate a structured, engaging 30-60-90 day onboarding program for new hires and subcontractors. Enforce compliance with state and federal labor laws, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Coordinate personnel background checks, drug screenings, and security clearance verification processes required for federal/state government contract site access. Maintain accurate personnel files, Form I-9 validations, and audit-ready HR documentation in accordance with government contractor requirements. Administer company benefit programs (health, dental, 401(k), paid time off) and serve as the main point of contact for benefits brokers and employees. Partner with accounting/office administration to ensure seamless bi-weekly payroll processing, tracking hourly allocations against specific government contract codes. Conduct benchmark compensation studies to ensure TECBOMO offers competitive salaries in the IT and government contracting sectors.
• 4. Employee Relations, Performance, & Culture: Implement performance evaluation frameworks, continuous feedback loops, and career growth pathways to maximize employee retention. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, resolving workplace conflicts or performance issues with empathy, discretion, and legal compliance. Drive company culture initiatives, professional development programs, and certification reimbursement programs for technical staff.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 3-6 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong preference for candidates with prior exposure to the IT industry, MSP environments, or federal/state government contracting.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification highly desirable.
• Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) labor standards, Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements (if applicable), and multi-state compliance.
• HR Tech: Hands-on experience with modern HR Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and payroll software (e.g., Gusto, ADP, BambooHR, Rippling).
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, discretion with sensitive data, and an entrepreneurial mindset suited for a growing small business.

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