Personnel Operations Manager with Security Clearance

KIHOMAC; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Georgia seeks a seasoned HR Director to oversee Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and Training operations. You will supervise payroll, benefits, and staff development while guiding hiring strategies and compliance training.

Lead a team including the HR Manager, TA Manager, and Training Coordinator; translate policies into daily procedures; report metrics to the Personnel Director and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR, TA, or training operations.
• 2–3 years of staff management across recruiting, training, and/or HR operations.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS (Workday, ADP, BambooHR).
• Proficient in ATS and LMS systems.
• Strong leadership, organization, conflict resolution, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of HR, Talent Acquisition, and Training departments.
• Supervise payroll and benefits administration and audit employee records.
• Manage recruiting team to execute hiring strategies and monitor key metrics.
• Oversee training to ensure compliance training and onboarding programs.
• Provide coaching and performance evaluations for HR staff.
• Serve as liaison between upper management and employees; communicate goals and updates.
• Translate HR policies into daily procedures and ensure consistent application.
• Escalate employee grievances and support investigations.
• Report regular metrics to the Personnel Director and improve processes.
• Create a positive work environment and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Policy translation

Training oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

HR Certification

Tools

Workday

ADP

BambooHR

ATS

LMS

Job description

Description * Oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Training departments

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the HR department; audit employee records, and ensure seamless payroll and benefits administration
• Manage the recruiting team to execute hiring strategies; monitor key recruitment metrics * Oversee the training department to ensure compliance training (e.g., harassment prevention, safety) is completed; track the delivery of professional development and onboarding programs
• Provide direct oversight, coaching, mentoring for professional growth, and performance evaluations for the HR Manager, TA Manager, and Training Coordinator
• Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate - goals/changes/updates/news
• Translate corporate HR policies into clear, daily operational procedures; ensure the staff consistently and fairly applies company guidelines
• Serve as the primary escalation point for employee grievances; handle mid-level disciplinary actions and support the HR Director on complex investigations
• Compile and analyze regular metrics for functional areas to report to the Personnel Director
• Create a positive work environment for team and employees we serve
• Implement process optimization where possible, practical, and in alignment with existing processes
• Support HR Director with policy strategy and development
• Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training: * Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree desired
• HR professional certification highly desired Experience: * 8+ years of experience in functional areas
• Progressive experience with at least 2-3 years specifically managing staff across recruiting, training, and/or general HR operations required
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, BambooHR), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Learning Management Systems (LMS) required
• Strong team leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, sharp conflict-resolution capabilities, and clear verbal and written communication required Security: * Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required Physical Requirements: * Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.