Manager Human Resources (Hybrid)

Brightleaf Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group, a growing Pittsburgh company, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and strengthen the HR function with compliant, people‑focused programs that drive organizational success.

You will manage multi‑state compliance (FMLA/ADA), payroll, full‑cycle recruitment and onboarding, annual compensation reviews, benefits and open enrollment, and mentor HR staff.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience in an organization of 100+ employees.
• Proven expertise in FMLA and ADA administration.
• Hands-on experience managing compliance across multiple states.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR best practices.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (required).
• Ability to work onsite in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all Federal and multiple State Employment & Labor laws.
• Overseeing Workers’ Compensation policies and procedures.
• Leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding initiatives.
• Conducting annual reviews of employee compensation and benefits.
• Managing open enrollment, FMLA, and short-term disability.
• Full accountability for all aspects of payroll.
• Serving on the 401K plan review committee.
• Designing and implementing employee evaluation programs.
• Analyzing exit interview trends and reporting insights to senior leadership.
• Mentoring and developing HR staff to grow capabilities and engagement.
• Partnering with employment attorneys on compliance and policy matters.
• Assessing organizational training needs and rolling out effective programs.
• Participating in disciplinary and grievance processes with fairness and professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

FMLA administration

ADA administration

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and growing organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and strengthen their HR function. This role is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who thrives on building compliant, people-focused programs while driving organizational success.

• Ensuring compliance with all Federal and multiple State Employment & Labor laws.
• Overseeing Workers’ Compensation policies and procedures.
• Leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding initiatives.
• Conducting annual reviews of employee compensation and benefits.
• Managing open enrollment, FMLA, and short-term disability.
• Full accountability for all aspects of payroll.
• Serving on the 401K plan review committee.
• Designing and implementing employee evaluation programs.
• Analyzing exit interview trends and reporting insights to senior leadership.
• Mentoring and developing HR staff to grow capabilities and engagement.
• Partnering with employment attorneys on compliance and policy matters.
• Assessing organizational training needs and rolling out effective programs.
• Participating in disciplinary and grievance processes with fairness and professionalism.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience in an organization of 100+ employees.
• Proven expertise in FMLA and ADA administration.
• Hands‑on experience managing compliance across multiple states.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR best practices.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (required).
• Ability to work onsite in a collaborative team environment.