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

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Byron, GA seeks an experienced HR leader to oversee Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Training. You will supervise daily HR activities, audit records, and ensure payroll and benefits accuracy while guiding recruitment strategies and compliance training.

You will coach and evaluate HR staff, liaise with management, translate policies into procedures, and drive process improvements aligned with company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in HR, with 2-3 years of staff management across recruiting, training, or HR operations.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS (Workday, ADP, BambooHR), ATS, and LMS required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; US citizenship may be required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of HR, Talent Acquisition, and Training departments.
• Supervise HR daily activities, audit records, and ensure payroll/benefits accuracy.
• Manage recruiting team, implement hiring strategies, and monitor recruitment metrics.
• Oversee training for compliance, onboarding, and professional development delivery.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for HR staff.
• Act as liaison between upper management and employees; communicate goals and updates.
• Translate policies into operational procedures; ensure fair policy application.
• Serve as escalation point for grievances and assist on investigations.
• Analyze HR metrics and report to the Personnel Director.
• Foster a positive work environment and pursue process optimization.
• Support HR Director with policy strategy and development.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic HR management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desired

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
• Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree 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
• 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.